Scientists Set Up Camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Raymond ZhongJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:08 PM

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Scientists have established a research camp on the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica in January 2026 after weather delays. The team of ten researchers will spend the next few weeks drilling half a mile into the ice to deploy instruments in the ocean below. This project aims to provide a close look at how the warming ocean is affecting the glacier. Researchers are concerned about Thwaites's melting, as its collapse could significantly raise global sea levels. The team must complete their work and leave the glacier by February 7th due to the icebreaker Araon's schedule.

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Chang W. Lee ×230% New Zealand 50% Peter Davis 50% Scott Polfrey 60% British Antarctic Survey 60% Araon ×270% Antarctica ×390% Thwaites Glacier ×595%

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thwaites glacier 90% climate change 80% antarctica 70% sea level rise 60% glacier melting 50% ice core drilling 50%

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Thwaites Glacier

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