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The study could have important implications for the future of the region (Getty)
An advanced radar scan of three glaciers at the South Pole have revealed ‘warning signs’ about the future of the region.
Researchers analysing the data warned that the collapse of Antarctic glaciers could lead to rapid sea level rises and the collapse of buildings in cities such as far as Houston.
The study used an advanced remote imaging system known as synthetic aperture radar interferometry to scan three polar glaciers, the Pope, Smith and Kohler glaciers in West Antarctica's Amundsen Sea Embayment.
The scan showed details of how the glaciers are melting in unprecedented detail and clarity - and revealed that melting in the region is not slowing or stabilising, the University of Houston researchers say.
Radar scans reveal alarming 'warning sign' from Antarctic glaciers
