How Explosives, a Robot, and a Sled Expose a Doomsday Glacier

Thwaites Glacier is crumbling, and fast—if it melts entirely, it could add 10 feet to sea levels. Now Antarctic scientists are racing to survey the damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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