Satellite observations reveal that glaciers on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula flow 12% faster on average in summer than in winter. These increased flow speeds are attributed to a combination of seasonal atmospheric and oceanographic forcing mechanisms.
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This is a summary of: Wallis, B. J. et al. Widespread seasonal speed-up of west Antarctic Peninsula glaciers from 2014 to 2021. Nat. Geosci. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-023-01131-4 (2023).
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Satellite data shows Antarctic Peninsula glaciers flow faster in summer. Nat. Geosci. 16, 196–197 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-023-01135-0
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