satellites recorded 18-years of ice thinning data from three satellites . Until 2003 , West Antarctic losses were offset by East Antarctic losses . But after that , western losses accelerated and gains in the glaciers ended . Some ice sheets in the glaciers could disappear within this century .
Scientists combined 18-years of ice thinning data from three satellites . Until 2003 , West Antarctic losses were balanced by East Antarctic gains . But after that , western losses accelerated and gains in the east ended . Some ice shelves in the Amundsen could disappear within this century .