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A satellite view of iceberg A23a on 7 January

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City-sized iceberg has turned into a giant swimming pool

Satellite photos show meltwater on the surface of iceberg A23a collecting in an unusual way, which may be a sign that the huge berg is about to break apart

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The duo kite-skiing 4000 kilometres across Antarctica for science

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The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica

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Undersea ‘storms’ are melting the ‘doomsday’ glacier’s ice shelf

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Rapid melt from Antarctica could help preserve crucial ocean current

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Antarctic glacier's alarming retreat is the fastest ever seen

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Shackleton knew his doomed ship wasn’t the strongest before sailing

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Antarctica may have crossed a tipping point that leads to rising seas

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Atmospheric chaos has sent temperatures soaring in Antarctica

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Lost researcher's remains found on Antarctic glacier after 66 years

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Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica

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Scientists crush ice cores to predict Antarctica's next big ice crack

Ice cores collected from giant Antarctic rifts are helping predict future calving events

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Why climate scientists are analysing the world's oldest ice core

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Shrinking Antarctic sea ice is warming the ocean faster than expected

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Penguin poo helps keep Antarctica cool

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Colossal ancient icebergs left grooves on the bottom of the North Sea

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