Unveiling the Impact of Thinning Ice Sheets on Subglacial Waters

A multinational team of researchers has used data from multiple sources to map the pathways of warm water that reaches the cavity of East Antarctica's Totten Glacier. The study provides valuable insights into the physical processes controlling the melting of the glacier and highlights the importance of bathymetry and regional circulation in regulating ocean heat transport. The findings can help improve modeling and understanding of the glacier's contribution to global sea-level rise.