Wall of ice the size of Rhode Island heading toward penguin-packed island off Antarctica
The world’s biggest iceberg — a 130-foot (40-meter) tall wall of ice the size of Rhode Island — is lumbering toward a remote island off Antarctica that’s home to millions of penguins and seals.
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Antarctic ice sheet faces 'death by a thousand cuts'
Smaller calving events, not large icebergs, drive Antarctic ice sheet loss. Arecent study conducted by University of Florida geologists and geographers has shed new light on the effects of climate ...
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Chile’s president makes groundbreaking visit to South Pole as race for resources heats up
Gabriel Boric’s confirms commitment to the Antarctic Treaty is a ‘source of pride’ while peace in the ‘continent of science’ is on thin ice Despite the blinding summer sun, the ...
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Antarctic ice shelf kept its cool during the last interglacial period
There is indirect evidence that, during the last interglacial period, about 125,000 years ago, parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreated. An ice core drilled from the ice sheet near the ...
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Antarctic sea ice extent comparison consistent with climate change | Fact check
A Dec. 26, 2024, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows maps of purported Antarctic sea ice extent, or area, from Dec. 24, 1979, and the same day in 2024. Text above the graphic says the ...
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Antarctic ice sheet may be less vulnerable to collapse than expected
A major ice shelf in Antarctica appears to have survived a period of hot temperatures more than 120,000 years ago, indicating that the West Antarctic ice sheet may not be vulnerable to complete ...
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Antarctic Treaty Secretariat: vacancy for Executive Secretary
The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting invites applications for the role of Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty. Apply to the FCDO by 30 September 2024. The Antarctic ...
World's biggest iceberg could be on collision course with Antarctic penguin island: "Game of Thrones-esque"
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting ...
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Antarctic Treaty members agree to protect Shackleton's Endurance wreck 3.000 meters deep in the Weddell Sea
It's noteworthy that the Treaty parties have agreed ... not least due to climate change and shrinking sea-ice. That is why we have commissioned the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust to work with experts ...
Wall of ice size of Rhode Island heads toward Antarctic island
The world’s biggest iceberg — a wall of ice the size of Rhode Island — is lumbering toward a remote island off Antarctica that’s home to millions of penguins and seals.
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Analysis of sea ice on one December day doesn't disprove climate change | Fact check
The claim: Polar sea ice extents show climate change is a 'scam' A Dec. 23, 2024, Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a map of Antarctic sea ice extent, or area, with color coding that ...
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TikToks are increasing the popularity of tourism in Antarctica — and the risks
But there is concern that the "frivolous" nature of some TikTok videos is at odds with the values of the Antarctic Treaty system, and could lead to unwanted behaviours. At Hobart's cruise ship ...