Earth · Oct 16, 2026
Thwaites Glacier May Melt Faster Than Thought
Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier may be losing ice faster than scientists thought.
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Earth · Oct 12, 2026
Antarctic Sea Ice Peaks Near a Record Low
Antarctic sea ice reached its annual maximum extent on Sept. 14, 2026, covering about 17.59 million square kilometers, NASA's Earth Observatory reported Oct. 12.