Scientists Explain Why Polynya Holes Form In The Ice Over The Weddell Sea of Antarctica
Sometimes, an enormous hole, known as a polynya, forms in the ice that appears over Antarctica’s Weddell Sea during the…
Climate Change Could Turn Antarctica Into a Green Land
Scientists warn that climate change made by man could turn Antarctica into a green land, melting the ice sheets and…
Thousands of Ice Quakes Are Shaking An Antarctic Ice Shelf Every Night
As the global warming accelerates, the Antarctic ice sheet is trying to adapt. However, scientists find more and more puzzling…
The Mystery Of Jade-Green Antarctica Icebergs, Finally Solved
Explorers and sailors have been reporting seeing some pretty strange icebergs in some Antarctica parts since back in 1900. This…
Ancient Iguana Ancestor, Discovered in Antarctica
When Antarctica was not a frozen territory, there lived the ancient iguana ancestor, a mid-size reptile that ate bugs and small…
Global Warming Is Causing “Safe” Ice Sheets Across Both Greenland and Antarctica To Melt
Some recent studies revealed that both Greenland and Antarctica ice sheets melt at a higher pace than ever. Even more, global…
Antarctica’s Once–Stable Coast Is Not So Stable Anymore – Melting Of Glaciers Could Raise Sea Level A Lot
East Antarctica has been usually imagined as stable and steady when compared to West Antarctica. But the thing is that…
Antarctica Ice Melts Faster Due To An Underground Heat Source
A significant heat source, which from the heart of the Earth contributes to the melting of the ice, was discovered…
Satellite Images Shows Remnants of Ancient Continents Situated under the Ice from Antarctica
We all heard the legends about how continents were born and what each geographical point represents. However, science revealed many…
Trillion-Ton Iceberg Is On The Move, Now Spinning Towards the Sea
Last year, the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica lost a huge chunk of ice. The ice cracked for months,…