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Scientists make astounding discovery beneath Antarctica's floating ice shelves: 'We had to double-check it was real'
The discovery has significant scientific implications. Scientists make astounding discovery beneath Antarctica's floating ice ...
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Massive iceberg that broke away from Antarctica sparks concerns
Evidence of these journeys emerged when ancient ice-rafted debris (IRD) was found near South Orkney. IRD refers to rock ...
Mega-iceberg from Antarctica is headed toward South Georgia—here's what could happen
It is no strange sight to see icebergs break off of the Antarctic ice cap and drift away, like the gigantic sheet of ice that is currently heading for the island of South Georgia. But climate change ...
Scientists Finally Explain Mysterious Icebergs Older Than Antarctica Itself
Antarctica’s ice caps have been shaping the ocean for millions of years, but recent discoveries reveal icebergs existed even ...
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An Antarctic mega-iceberg is drifting—How ancient ice history sheds light on its journey
A massive iceberg known as A23a is currently on a collision course with South Georgia Island, threatening to disrupt the ...
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Mega-iceberg from Antarctica on collision course with South Georgia: Harbinger of things to come?
It is no strange sight to see icebergs break off of the Antarctic ice cap and drift away, like the gigantic sheet of ice that is currently heading for the island of South Georgia. But climate change ...
The Reason Why Planes Don't Fly Over Antarctica
Planes routinely fly over the Arctic region, heading from one continent to another, but it's rare for one to fly over ...
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See the birth of a new ICEBERG: Incredible images reveal the moment a berg the size of Chicago broke away from Antarctica's George VI Ice Shelf
As icebergs melt, they release nutrients into the water which benefit the growth of microscopic plants called phytoplankton, which form the base of the Antarctic food chain. However, large ...
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Scientists warn of giant tsunamis from Antarctic glacier melt
Based on the results of a study, scientists have predicted the potential for giant tsunamis caused by the melting of glaciers ...
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Massive iceberg from Antarctica drifting toward South Georgia – what could happen next?
A gigantic iceberg is currently moving toward the island of South Georgia, a remote wildlife haven in the South Atlantic. While it is common for icebergs to break away from Antarctica and drift into ...
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Mega-iceberg from Antarctica is headed toward South Georgia—here's what could happen
Since Antarctica has had a large ice cap for around 34 million years, the remote islands around Iceberg Alley have seen countless icebergs pass by. South Orkney is one of these islands, and ...
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Mega-iceberg from Antarctica on collision course with South Georgia: Harbinger of things to come?
image: Large icebergs near Antarctica view more Credit: IODP Expedition 318 science party, 2010 It is no strange sight to see icebergs break off of the Antarctic ice cap and drift away, like the ...