Harry is a U.K.-based staff writer at Live Science. He studied Marine Biology at the University of Exeter (Penryn campus) and after graduating started his own blog site 'Marine Madness,' which he continues to run with other ocean enthusiasts.
are currently littered across, or just below, Antarctica's icy surface. But most of these space rocks could be lost forever over the next few decades as they sink further into the ice due to rising temperatures, a new study suggests.
. Antarctic meteorites are especially useful to scientists because they are well preserved in the ice. Most meteorites that land in other regionsBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors The team's model estimates that there are likely up to 850,000 meteorites on or near the surface of blue ice areas in Antarctica.
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