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Six-million-year-old Antarctic ice reveals secrets of a warmer ancient Earth

Scientists have discovered the oldest directly dated ice on Earth-an incredible six million years old-deep in the frozen expanse of East Antarctica. The ice, along with ancient air bubbles trapped inside, offers a rare and powerful glimpse into what our planet’s climate was like when global temperatures and sea levels were far higher than they [.] The post Six-million-year-old Antarctic ice reveals secrets of a warmer ancient Earth appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.