Decades of Antarctic Ice Sheet Data Unveiled

A comprehensive dataset on Antarctic ice thickness and bed topography, compiled over the past 60 years by more than 50 institutions, has been released, providing valuable information for predicting future ice loss and sea level rise. The dataset, known as Bedmap3, includes 52 million new data points and 1.9 million kilometers of measurements, doubling the amount of available data. The freely accessible dataset will aid in the development of more accurate models and help policymakers address the impact of Antarctica on rising oceans.