Giant Antarctic glacier is melting from below. Can an 80km curtain stop it? | TheBriefWire
Giant Antarctic glacier is melting from below. Can an 80km curtain stop it?
Published 22 July 2026 ยท science
In an exciting scientific endeavor, researchers are exploring the idea of constructing a massive underwater curtain to defend Thwaites Glacier against warm ocean currents. This
In an exciting scientific endeavor, researchers are exploring the idea of constructing a massive underwater curtain to defend Thwaites Glacier against warm ocean currents. This strategic barrier is intended to redirect these warmer waters, aiming to curb the glacier's swift melting. A recent expedition gathered vital information from the Amundsen Sea to determine the project's feasibility, while additional studies in Svalbard focus on understanding the environmental ramifications of the barrier.
Published: July 22, 2026 โข 2:28 PM IST ยท Updated: July 22, 2026 โข 3:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
In an exciting scientific endeavor, researchers are exploring the idea of constructing a massive underwater curtain to defend Thwaites Glacier against warm ocean currents.
This strategic barrier is intended to redirect these warmer waters, aiming to curb the glacier's swift melting.
A recent expedition gathered vital information from the Amundsen Sea to determine the project's feasibility, while additional studies in Svalbard focus on understanding the environmental ramifications of the barrier.