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Scientists seek to slow an Alaska glacier's advance toward the sea

Scientists are exploring ways to slow an Alaska glacier's movement toward the sea.

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Glacier movement can contribute to long-term sea-level and coastal-risk concerns, though the headline indicates research rather than an immediate disaster.

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  1. 'How do you buy time?' Scientists look to slow an Alaska glacier's march to the sea ↗kmxt.org · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

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