Antarctic meteorites are sinking in melting ice

The EarthSky team created this 1-minute video summary for you. - Some 60% of meteorites – or rocks from space – are found in Antarctica. These meteorites offer key insights about how life on Earth arose and other fundamental questions. - But Antarctica is warming, and its ice is melting. Approximately 5,000 meteorites are now being lost annually – five times the collection rate – leading to a potential loss of 3/4 of all Antarctic meteorites by 2100. - Scientists …