Previous studies have found temperatures below the ice sheet, caused by the warmth of the planet below, that could melt water.

先前的研究发现这块冰盖之下的温度来自地内之温，这种温度可能会产生融水。

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"We now know that there is relatively warm water beneath this floating ice," observed Dr Dutrieux, "so this warm water could have been able to melt the base of the ice shelf."

“我们现在知道，这块浮冰下面水温相对较高，”杜特·里奥博士观察评论说，“所以这些温暖海水可能会融化冰架的底部。”

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That topography means that warm water could progressively melt spots where ice is stuck to the rock, allowing it to flow more freely.

这种地形意味着，升温的海水可日益侵蚀固定于基岩的冰块，一旦所有连接基岩的冰块被消融，冰原将四处游动。

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