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Scientists explain the reason for the appearance of a hole in Antarctic ice larger than the state of Maryland
Coming across a hole in the Antarctic that is larger than Maryland might well be cause for concern. In 2016 and 2017, ...
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Antarctica’s ocean flip: Satellites catch sudden salt surge melting ice from below
A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size ...
'Completely unexpected': Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity
The ocean around Antarctica is rapidly getting saltier at the same time as sea ice is retreating at a record pace. Since 2015 ...
The Daily Galaxy on MSN5d
A Mysterious Hole the Size of Switzerland Opens in Antarctica – And Now We Finally Know Why!
In a remarkable discovery, scientists have pinpointed the cause behind an unusual and major event in Antarctica. During the ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d
Scientists Shed Light on the Mysterious ‘Cold Blob’ in the North Atlantic Amid a Search for Its Cause
In two recent studies, researchers suggest a weakening ocean current system is to blame for a persistent cold spot in the ...