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A Mysterious Hole the Size of Switzerland Opens in Antarctica – And Now We Finally Know Why!

Summary by The Daily Galaxy
In a remarkable discovery, scientists have pinpointed the cause behind an unusual and major event in Antarctica. During the winters of 2016 and 2017, a huge gap in the sea ice, about the size of Switzerland, appeared in the Weddell Sea—a region normally blanketed in ice throughout the harsh Southern Hemisphere winters. This remarkable occurrence, known as the Maud Rise polynya, has left scientists puzzled, trying to understand the complex factor…
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The Daily Galaxy broke the news in on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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