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by Bethan Davies / Posted on 08/12/2012

Posted on 08/12/2012 by Bethan Davies

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I am a glaciologist and glacial geologist at Newcastle University. I wrote and developed the AntarcticGlaciers.org website as part of an ongoing commitment to outreach, education and research impact. Read more about me at www.antarcticglaciers.org/bethan-davies.

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