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201952 minPG-13documentary

The Ice Flow Requiem

201952 minPG-13documentary

Five scientists travel to Svalbard, Norway, to place seismic sensors on a frozen lake and record the sounds of melting ice.

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Five scientists travel to Svalbard, Norway, to place seismic sensors on a frozen lake and record the sounds of melting ice.

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Eric Larosedirector

Lionel Carioudirector

Eric Larosewriter

Lionel Cariouwriter

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Ludovic Moreau, a geophysicist, travels to Svalbard, Norway, to investigate the rapid melting of the ice pack. Accompanied by five scientists, he sets up seismic sensors on a frozen lake. These sensors record the sounds of the ice, which may provide insights into its decline. The documentary runs for 52 minutes and presents a scientific approach to understanding the dynamics of ice in a changing climate.

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