Scientists in East Antarctica drilling to find the Earth’s oldest ice have reached a key milestone after two months of fieldwork in sub-zero temperatures. The team is part of Beyond EPICA – Oldest Ice, an EU-funded research consortium from 10 European countries whose aim is to drill an ice core to capture 1.5 million years of climate history.
Ancient air trapped deep below the surface could unlock secrets of the Earth’s past and help understand what lies ahead as CO2 in the atmosphere keeps rising
Ente di diritto pubblico finalizzato alla ricerca e all innovazione tecnologica, nonché alla prestazione di servizi avanzati alle imprese, alla pubblica amministrazione e ai cittadini nei settori dell energia, dell ambiente e dello sviluppo economico sostenibile
Researchers have come from 10 countries to Antarctica to begin the first stages of an ambitious plan drilling deeper into the ice than ever before to reach back 1.5 million years, and find key clues that could aid in the struggle with climate change.