: Thwaites Glacier

Thwaites, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier" due to its potential to cause catastrophic sea level rise. Credit: Jeremy Harbeck

New study reveals mysterious jet-like winds accelerating Doomsday glacier melt

By focusing on the low-level jets over the Amundsen Sea region, the team was able to uncover important clues that explain how the Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers are losing ice at an increasing rate – a process that contributes