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News Release 13-192
Early-career investigator discovers current volcanic activity under West Antarctica
Seismic "swarms" indicate active magma moving below critical area of Antarctica's ice sheet
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Digging out a seismographic instrument in Antarctica.
Credit: Douglas Wiens, Washington University in St. Louis
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A Twin Otter aircraft used to deploy sensors.
Credit: Douglas Wiens, Washington University in St. Louis
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