Seawater ponding on ice floes, and snow loss, reduces the ability of the ice to reflect sunlight, leading to surface melting in summer. Photo: Rob Massom.

From flooding to ‘greening’ – how ocean waves contribute to the seasonal melting of Antarctic sea ice

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From flooding to ‘greening’ – how ocean waves contribute to the seasonal melting of Antarctic sea ice A possible ‘missing link’ in what drives the rapid melt back of Southern Ocean sea ice each summer has been identified in a new study by an international team, led by Australian Antarctic Program* scientists. Study leader Dr […]

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