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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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World's Largest Iceberg A23a Breaks Free, Drifts In The Southern Ocean
As A23a continues on its journey, it is anticipated to follow the Antarctic Circumpolar Current into the Southern Ocean.
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Antarctic 'Plastisphere': A Unique, Potentially Hazardous New Ecosystem
Antarctica, the worlds most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity goes, plastic debris inevitably follows.
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This Ex-US Marine Of Indian Origin Is On A 110-Day Solo Antarctica Quest
This 110-day expedition, never before attempted, will see him confront temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius.
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India Post Unveils Postcards Featuring Penguins From Antarctica
In a unique initiative, the India Post, Maharashtra & Goa Circle, have arranged for a huddle of Penguins - the most recognisable original inhabitants of the Antarctic continent - to sail to India on a set of special postcards, officials said.
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Unexpected 'Grand Canyon' Found Beneath Antarctica's Floating Ice Shelves
An unexpected and previously unknown topography beneath Antarctica's floating ice shelves has come to light, courtesy of a new study.
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Emperor Penguin That Swam From Antarctica To Australia Released Back Into Ocean
Gus is believed to have swum thousands of kilometres, possibly carried off course by ocean currents.
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Amber Discovered For the First Time in Antarctica: What You Need to Know
Scientists have uncovered the first-ever amber from Antarctica, dating back to the mid-Cretaceous period. Found in the Pine Island trough, this amber is between 92 and 83 million years old. The discovery offers insights into the ancient conifer-rich, swampy rainforest ecosystem near the South Pole. It also shows that all continents once supported r...
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Penguin From Antarctica Shows Up At Random Australian Beach 3,500 Km Away
In a first sighting so far north, an emperor penguin appeared on a beach in Australia, thousands of kilometres from its Antarctic home. The malnourished penguin, "way bigger than a seabird," was spotted on Friday on Ocean Beach, Australia.
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Rare Sea Smoke and Streaming Snow Phenomena Captured Near Pine Island Glacier
In October 2024, Pine Island Glacier displayed unusual atmospheric phenomena, including rare sea smoke and blowing snow. Captured by NASA's Landsat 8, these events were visible due to clear skies. Strong winds pushed warmer water to the surface, creating sea smoke, while blowing snow from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet influenced the glacier’s land...
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From Ice Cutters To Luxurious Cruises: How Antarctica Became The Ultimate Travel Hotspot
Antarctica, known as the world's coldest and most remote continent, is now a booming travel destination, attracting more tourists than ever.
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Nasa Captures 'Sea Smoke' Rising from Antarctic Glacier. Know How It Happens
Sea smoke is essentially fog above water and occurs when cold, frigid air above the glacier meets with relatively warm water surrounding it
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How A Melting Iceberg Is Reshaping Marine Ecosystems
A massive iceberg, A-68, which broke off from Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf in 2017, has created a distinctive marine environment during its four-year drift, according to recent scientific analyses.
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New 3D Scans Provide Insight into Shackleton’s Endurance Shipwreck Discovery
Recent 3D scans of the Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s shipwreck, offer a detailed glimpse into its history and artifacts. Discovered in 2022, these images reveal remarkably preserved elements of the ship, including dishes and a boot, highlighting the crew's journey and survival after becoming trapped in ice. A documentary premiering on 1 Nove...
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"Massive Door" Spotted In Antarctica Sparks Theories. What Scientists Say
Eagle-eyed users on Reddit first spotted the mysterious structure on Google Maps at the coordinates 69°00’50″S 39°36’22″E.
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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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World's Largest Iceberg A23a Breaks Free, Drifts In The Southern Ocean
As A23a continues on its journey, it is anticipated to follow the Antarctic Circumpolar Current into the Southern Ocean.
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Antarctic 'Plastisphere': A Unique, Potentially Hazardous New Ecosystem
Antarctica, the worlds most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity goes, plastic debris inevitably follows.
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This Ex-US Marine Of Indian Origin Is On A 110-Day Solo Antarctica Quest
This 110-day expedition, never before attempted, will see him confront temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius.
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India Post Unveils Postcards Featuring Penguins From Antarctica
In a unique initiative, the India Post, Maharashtra & Goa Circle, have arranged for a huddle of Penguins - the most recognisable original inhabitants of the Antarctic continent - to sail to India on a set of special postcards, officials said.
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Unexpected 'Grand Canyon' Found Beneath Antarctica's Floating Ice Shelves
An unexpected and previously unknown topography beneath Antarctica's floating ice shelves has come to light, courtesy of a new study.
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Emperor Penguin That Swam From Antarctica To Australia Released Back Into Ocean
Gus is believed to have swum thousands of kilometres, possibly carried off course by ocean currents.
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Amber Discovered For the First Time in Antarctica: What You Need to Know
Scientists have uncovered the first-ever amber from Antarctica, dating back to the mid-Cretaceous period. Found in the Pine Island trough, this amber is between 92 and 83 million years old. The discovery offers insights into the ancient conifer-rich, swampy rainforest ecosystem near the South Pole. It also shows that all continents once supported r...
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Penguin From Antarctica Shows Up At Random Australian Beach 3,500 Km Away
In a first sighting so far north, an emperor penguin appeared on a beach in Australia, thousands of kilometres from its Antarctic home. The malnourished penguin, "way bigger than a seabird," was spotted on Friday on Ocean Beach, Australia.
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Rare Sea Smoke and Streaming Snow Phenomena Captured Near Pine Island Glacier
In October 2024, Pine Island Glacier displayed unusual atmospheric phenomena, including rare sea smoke and blowing snow. Captured by NASA's Landsat 8, these events were visible due to clear skies. Strong winds pushed warmer water to the surface, creating sea smoke, while blowing snow from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet influenced the glacier’s land...
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From Ice Cutters To Luxurious Cruises: How Antarctica Became The Ultimate Travel Hotspot
Antarctica, known as the world's coldest and most remote continent, is now a booming travel destination, attracting more tourists than ever.
-
Nasa Captures 'Sea Smoke' Rising from Antarctic Glacier. Know How It Happens
Sea smoke is essentially fog above water and occurs when cold, frigid air above the glacier meets with relatively warm water surrounding it
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How A Melting Iceberg Is Reshaping Marine Ecosystems
A massive iceberg, A-68, which broke off from Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf in 2017, has created a distinctive marine environment during its four-year drift, according to recent scientific analyses.
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New 3D Scans Provide Insight into Shackleton’s Endurance Shipwreck Discovery
Recent 3D scans of the Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s shipwreck, offer a detailed glimpse into its history and artifacts. Discovered in 2022, these images reveal remarkably preserved elements of the ship, including dishes and a boot, highlighting the crew's journey and survival after becoming trapped in ice. A documentary premiering on 1 Nove...
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"Massive Door" Spotted In Antarctica Sparks Theories. What Scientists Say
Eagle-eyed users on Reddit first spotted the mysterious structure on Google Maps at the coordinates 69°00’50″S 39°36’22″E.
