Tiny Flaws, Big Impact: Microscopic Defects Drive Glacier Flow, MIT Study Finds

29/09/2024 9 min

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New research from MIT reveals that microscopic defects within ice play a crucial role in dictating the flow of massive glaciers, a finding with significant implications for predicting future sea-level rise.

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