Antarctica, Earthquake and Tsunami
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Sciencing on MSNWhat's Really Hidden Under Antarctica's Ice?
Antarctica is more than the barren wasteland it seems to be. It tells us a lot about our planet, and a discovery made beneath the ice could prove vital.
Antarctica has long been seen as a remote, unchanging environment. Not any more. The ice-covered continent and the surrounding Southern Ocean are undergoing abrupt and alarming changes. Sea ice is sh
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Grist on MSNAntarctica is in extreme peril
New research catalogs several “abrupt changes,” like a precipitous loss of sea ice, unfolding in Antarctica with dire implications for us all.
Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.
The precious Antarctic ice undergoes a series of destructive crush experiments under the watchful eye of earthquake and rock physicist Prof Tom Mitchell
Antarctica is nearing an irreversible tipping point, with ice loss, ocean changes, and wildlife collapse threatening the global climate.
Many ships have tried to reach the floating tongue of Thwaites Glacier—a 130-kilometer-wide conveyor belt of ice that slides off West Antarctica’s coast and splinters into the sea. Thwaites is rapidly destabilizing,
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Interesting Engineering on MSNAntarctica on the brink: Sea ice loss threatens ecosystems worldwide, warns study
New research warns abrupt Antarctic ice and ocean changes could raise sea levels and threaten ecosystems globally.
Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.
Influencer pilot Ethan Guo spoke out in a new interview after allegedly remaining 'stuck' in Chilean Antarctica following his arrest on June 28.
Ethan Guo, a content creator, said that he has been effectively trapped at a Chilean base since June. The authorities had said he landed there without permission.
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Green Matters on MSNAntarctica Tourism is Booming But US Officials Caution Travelers to Reconsider Their Plans
Beneath the vast ice, tons of dangers lurk in Antarctica. The more visitors are aware, the better they can protect themselves.