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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Taro Kaneko

Scientists map Antarctic seafloor canyons to help predict climate breakdown

Large snow-covered cliffs beside sea in the Antarctic
Scientists are mapping underwater canyons to assess the impact of climate breakdown on the Antarctic and elsewhere. Photograph: Marc Cerdà/University of Barcelona

Scientists have mapped 332 Antarctic canyon networks to help assess the future course of climate breakdown.

The research, published in the journal Marine Geology, shows in high resolution submarine valleys that can reach down more than 4,000 metres, more than twice the depth of the Grand Canyon in the US.

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