Tracking the Antarctic ice most at risk of breakup and melting
Researchers have developed a new method to track the Antarctic marginal ice zone (MIZ) using satellite radar altimetry data. By identifying wave activity within the ice, this technique provides a more accurate continent-wide record of ice breakup and melting than previous concentration-based models.
Why it matters
Improved tracking of the Antarctic MIZ is essential for understanding climate change impacts and predicting the rate of sea ice loss in the Southern Ocean.
by Noah Day, Luke Bennetts, University of Melbourne
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