Camping on Thwaites Glacier

New York Times - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete by Raymond ZhongJanuary 28, 2026 at 06:03 PM

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In late January 2026, a team of British and South Korean scientists camped on Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, preparing to drill into the ice. The goal of the mission, following an eight-week voyage, was to deploy instruments into the ocean beneath the glacier to gather data on how melting is occurring from below, contributing to sea-level rise. The multiday drilling operation was delayed due to fierce winds that threatened to freeze equipment and hinder the installation process. The team of ten members, after a week on the glacier, were ready to begin the drilling once the weather improved, hoping to complete their mission after overcoming numerous challenges.

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Chang W. Lee ×330% Seunghwan Oh 40% Araon 50% Peter Davis 50% British Antarctic Survey 50% Britain 60% South Korea 60% Antarctica 80% Thwaites Glacier ×395%

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Thwaites Glacier

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