"We need more study." Leading scientist issues dire warning about disturbing phenomenon in Antarctica: 'I'm not sure I have the capacity to really think it through' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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Chilean volcano study shows melting glaciers remove pressure that suppressed eruptions for thousands of years.

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