MIT-WHOI Scientists Reveal Faster-Than-Expected Ice Cliff Collapse in Antarctica

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Published: 2026-10-17
Category: science
Source: MIT News

Scientists from MIT and WHOI have analyzed satellite data from Antarctica, revealing that ice cliff collapse occurs more quickly than previously expected. However, their research also indicates that these cliffs tend to stabilize rather than continuously eroding the larger ice sheet behind them. This finding provides new insights into the dynamics of ice sheets.

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