BAS research in Antarctica found that Thwaites Glacier collapse contributes to global sea level rise.
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What happened
BAS research in Antarctica found that Thwaites Glacier collapse contributes to global sea level rise.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Funding cuts from the Trump administration are targeting polar research, specifically concerning the Thwaites Doomsday Glacier in Antarctica.Sub-event
BAS research highlights how Antarctic glacier collapse raises global sea levels.1 source
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The entities involved
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Antarctica
terrestrial continent in the Southern Hemisphere
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British Antarctic Survey
United Kingdom's national Antarctic operation
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