Antarctica is melting from below and scientists say it’s worse than expected

ScienceDaily
May 10, 2026, 12:28 am37 pts
Scientists have uncovered a hidden Antarctic threat that could accelerate global sea level rise far faster than expected. Deep beneath floating ice shelves, long channels carved into the ice appear to trap warmer ocean water, dramatically speeding up melting from below. Even regions of East Antarctica once…

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