Antarctica’s Mysterious Gravity Hole Is Finally Explained, Revealing Why the Icy Continent Experiences Earth’s Weakest Gravity

Antarctica’s Mysterious Gravity Hole is Finally Explained, Revealing Why the Icy Continent Experiences Earth’s Weakest Gravity

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A Bizarre Gravity Hole Under Antarctica Might Be Why the Continent Froze Over Millions of Years Ago

Researchers rewound the clock 70 million years to solve the mystery of the Antarctic gravity hole.

Gravity Anomalies of Antarctica

Antarctica remains one of the most mysterious regions on Earth due to the miles of ice covering its continental bedrock. While the surface appears as a vast, white wilderness, the physical reality beneath the ice is far more complex. Scientists use specialized measurements to understand this hidden landscape, focusing on variations in the pull of gravity across the continent. These variations, known as gravity anomalies, provide a unique window …