counterpunch.org·3 min read·medium
Shocking Revelations Out of West Antarctica
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Robert Hunziker
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Satellite data from July 2026 shows a massive, typically frozen area of West Antarctica remains ice-free during mid-winter. Scientists warn that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is highly vulnerable to collapse, which could lead to irreversible sea-level rise.
It’s mid-winter but a large area of West Antarctica that should be frozen solid is not frozen. What’s up?
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