Characteristics and rarity of the strong 1940s westerly wind event over the Amundsen Sea, West Antarctica
<p>Glaciers in the Amundsen Sea Embayment of West Antarctica are rapidly retreating and contributing to sea level rise. Ice loss is occurring primarily via exposure to warm ocean water, which varies in response to local wind variability. There is evidence that retreat was initiated in the mid-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2023-10-01
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| Series: | The Cryosphere |
| Online Access: | https://tc.copernicus.org/articles/17/4399/2023/tc-17-4399-2023.pdf |