Return of 'ocean chimney' the size of Tasmania puzzles Antarctic scientists
A rare hole the size of Tasmania has opened up in the sea ice offAntarctica, enthralling scientists keen to understand its cause and thepossible role of climate change in its formation.Known as the Weddell Sea or Maud Rise Polynya, the ice-free zoneappeared in September and has grown to as large as...
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Fairfax Media
2017
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| Summary: | A rare hole the size of Tasmania has opened up in the sea ice offAntarctica, enthralling scientists keen to understand its cause and thepossible role of climate change in its formation.Known as the Weddell Sea or Maud Rise Polynya, the ice-free zoneappeared in September and has grown to as large as 80,000 squarekilometres, according to the University of Toronto. |
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