Antarctic ice hole about the size of Tasmania may affect Australia's weather
A giant hole in the sea ice off the coast of Antarctica close to the size of Tasmaniacould change weather systems in Australia, a Hobart researcher says.The estimated 55,000km2 hole, known as the Weddell Sea or Maud Rise Polynya,has opened for the third time in 40 years.
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2017
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Summary: | A giant hole in the sea ice off the coast of Antarctica close to the size of Tasmaniacould change weather systems in Australia, a Hobart researcher says.The estimated 55,000km2 hole, known as the Weddell Sea or Maud Rise Polynya,has opened for the third time in 40 years. |
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