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Observing Antarctic rock surfaces

Two Scientists on rocky outcrop in Antarctica

Scientists study rock surfaces in Antarctica to reconstruct past ice sheet change.

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Rights: Shaun Eaves, CC BY-SA 4.0
Published: 16 May 2024Size: 1.49 MB
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