Observations of grounding zones are the missing key to understand ice melt in Antarctica

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 September 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01819-w

Ice melt processes that take place at the ice–ocean boundary of Greenland and Antarctic glaciers play a pivotal role in their evolution and contribution to sea-level rise, but widespread observations in these regions are lacking. A major observational initiative will be necessary to drastically reduce uncertainties in projections and better prepare society for sea-level rise.
Nature Climate Change