Satellites observe 'traffic jams' in Antarctic Ice Stream caused by tides

Satellites observe 'traffic jams' in Antarctic Ice Stream caused by tides 12/29/2016 04:03 PM EST Nine months of continual radar observation reveals the complex changing patterns of ice stream movement in three dimensions that can inform predictions for the speed at which the ice caps will respond to a warming climate. Full story at http://www.caltech.edu/news/satellites-observe-traffic-jams-antarctic-ice-stream-caused-tides-53322 Source California Institute of Technology This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111