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Hole the size of Portugal opens in Antarctic sea ice
Original: Why did a massive hole the size of Portugal open up in Antarctica? If your first thought was climate change, you’re on t
A vast opening in Antarctic sea ice, roughly the size of Portugal, has drawn scientific attention, with researchers pointing to climate change as a likely driver. The phenomenon, known as a polynya, is prompting discussion about warming oceans, shifting winds and what the hole reveals about changes underway in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica.
Why now: Scientists are linking the dramatic sea-ice opening to climate change, making it a striking symbol of polar warming.
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- Why did a massive hole the size of Portugal open up in Antarctica? If your first thought was climate change, you’re on track. Read more from @ ScienceAlert : https:// flip.it/uuQBnA # Science # ClimateChange # GlobalWarming · ScienceDesk@flipboard.social · 6
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