Weddell Sea

A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica’s sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Each austral winter, Antarctica undergoes a radical change. Sea ice surrounding the continent expands outward, effectively doubling Antarctica’s size. But during the ...

British research ship crosses paths with world’s largest iceberg as it drifts out of Antarctica

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Dr. Sarah Adams

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s polar research ship has crossed paths with the largest iceberg in the world — a “lucky” encounter that ...