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- Ever witnessed a robbery in slow motion? Scientists have spotted an Antarctic glacier committing "ice piracy" – stealing ice from its neighbour. It's done it in just 18 years, not the centuries that was previously thought possible...
- Lead-author Dr Heather Selley from University of Leeds observed Kohler West Glacier slowing by 10% while its neighbours accelerated dramatically (60-80%) effectively redirecting and "stealing" ice flow. Here's the full story ⬇️ www.bas.ac.uk/media-post/w...
