Melting glaciers may mix up waters more than we thought

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Jan 13, 2026, 7:13 pm93 pts
As marine-terminating glaciers melt, the resulting freshwater is released at the seafloor, which mixes with salty seawater and influences circulation patterns. As the oceans warm, it's growing increasingly important to study this process.

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