"The change of seasons causes surface melting far inland from the coastal ice front," glaciologist Christopher Shuman said.

The frozen continent has never been so desirable. But as other nations try to get in on the action, a race to the bottom beckons ...

It's very close to glaciers so we sent the tugboat in case it hits the coast”, said at the time maritime governor for Chile's Antarctica, Captain Juan Villegas. The area where she went down is ...

With Antarctica's climate warming at an unprecedented rate, scientists are battling with dangerously thin ice and equipment falling through into the sea.

However, there are also things you should not bring to Antarctica due to the area’s special regulations. This December, I traveled aboard the HX Nansen from Ushuaia, Argentina, to the Antarctic ...

Recent satellite images show that construction is continuing at China's new Qinling research station in Antarctica and indicate that the country is further expanding its activities in the region.

Giant holes in the Earth are always a source of intrigue - from Russia's 'Gate to Hell' to Antarctica's Maud Rise polynya. The polynya - an area of open water surrounded by sea ice - has puzzled ...

A Dec. 26, 2024, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows maps of purported Antarctic sea ice extent, or area, from Dec. 24, 1979, and the same day in 2024. Text above the graphic says the ...

The study revealed that the surface area of the largest annual iceberg ... Earth from space: Antarctica's 'Deception Island' is one of the only places on Earth where you can sail into an active ...

Make a map of the journey. Create a play area that is an explorers’ hut where Antarctic expeditions can be planned. Provide maps, compasses, clothing for cold weather and rucksacks with relevant ...

Warming temperatures due to climate change have had more impacts on Antarctica than just melting glaciers. Scientists analyzing satellite data have discovered significant greening on the Antarctic ...