COP-26 Video of the Week: “West Antarctica: Getz on the Run” with Heather Selley and Bryony Freer

The Getz region of West Antarctica is losing ice at an increasing rate. A recent study using satellite data found that the average speed of ice in this region has accelerated by 24% over the past three decades, with three glaciers accelerating by more than 44%. Main presenters include Dr. Heather Selley, University of Leeds; and Dr. Bryony Freer, University of Leeds/British Antarctic Survey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtmDLyVdXa0

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