Scientists Make Giant 100-Km Underwater Curtain To Prevent The Melting Of Glaciers In Antarctica

100-km underwater curtain

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200 metres rise

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Crucial Barriers

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Three-metre rise

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Warming temperatures

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Antarctic sovereignty

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Logistical challenges

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Peaceful international collaboration

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