Scientists Weigh 80km Underwater Curtain to Slow Thwaites Glacier Melt
Researchers are investigating the feasibility of building a large underwater curtain to protect Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier from warm ocean currents. The proposed barrier would redirect warmer water away from the glacier's base, where melting is currently accelerating. A recent scientific expedition collected critical data from the Amundsen Sea to assess whether the project is viable. Separate studies conducted in Svalbard are examining the potential environmental consequences of deploying such a structure.
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