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Dr Natalie Robinson with platelet ice

Scientist in Antarctica holds a sample of platelet ice outside.

Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA) marine physicist and polar oceanographer Dr Natalie Robinson holds a sample of platelet ice.

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