Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier: Record Melting Observed | NASA Earth ScienceAntarctica’s Hektoria Glacier retreated at a record-setting pace. Between January 2022 and March 2023, the glacier lost about 15 miles (25 km) in length, including a 2-month period when grounded ice retreated more than 5 miles (8 km)—the highest rate observed in modern history.Hektoria Glacier (65°3′S 61°31′W) is a glacier flowing south from the area around Mount Johnston…
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