Tag: Antarcticas
Diving robots help crack the mystery of Antarcticas’ vanishing sea ice
For decades, the waters around Antarctica have witnessed unusual changes. From the 1970s up until about ten years…
Hundreds of Earthquakes Detected at Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday’ Glacier : ScienceAlert
Glacial earthquakes, a unique phenomenon occurring in cold, icy regions, have been a subject of study for over…
Violent ‘storms’ under Antarctica’s ice could be speeding its decline
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet, covering 760,000 square miles and up to 1.2 miles thick, is under threat…
Antarctica’s Ocean Is Mysteriously Getting Saltier, Spelling End to Sea Ice : ScienceAlert
The ocean surrounding Antarctica is experiencing a rapid increase in salinity while sea ice is retreating at an…
How pungent poop could help Antarctica’s penguins
The study found that the penguin guano released ammonia into the atmosphere, which then reacted with other gases…
Mountain Range Hiding Beneath Antarctica’s Ice Frozen in Time, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Antarctica, the frozen continent at the bottom of the world, holds many secrets beneath its icy surface. Have…