Earth’s strongest ocean current is slowing down and it could trigger severe impacts, scientists warn
Scientists warn of a 20% slowdown of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current by 2050, potentially causing rising sea levels, warmer oceans, and unpredictable global weather patterns due to climate change.
World’s biggest iceberg runs aground, sparing wildlife haven island
The colossal iceberg A23a has been drifting north from Antarctica towards South Georgia island since 2020. Read more at ...
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North Pole expedition's staff rotation affected by unexpected ice floe drift
In that area, Alexander Makarov continued, the influence of Pacific waters on the Arctic Ocean is particularly visible ...
Mapped: World's Largest Iceberg Runs Aground Off South Georgia
The world's largest iceberg has run aground in Antarctica and may soon start breaking up, scientists at the British Antarctic ...
Iceberg twice the size of Greater London runs aground near South Georgia
The British Antarctic Survey says nutrients from the grounding and melting of the megaberg known as ‘A23a’ may boost food for ...
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Swan Hellenic Opens Bookings for 2026-27 Antarctic Season
Swan Hellenic has opened bookings for its 2026-27 Antarctic cruise season, featuring 24 expeditions exploring the Antarctic ...
The world's strongest ocean current should be getting faster – instead, it is at risk of failing
Antarctica's remote and mysterious current has a profound influence on the climate, food systems and Antarctic ecosystems.
World's strongest ocean current is slowing down rapidly; Scientists warn it could have a scary effect on Earth
Scientists warn that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is slowing down due to climate change. This could lead to sea level ...
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The Coming Age of Territorial Expansion
Michael Albertus is Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and the author of Land Power: Who Has It, Who ...
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Melting Antarctic ice sheets will slow Earth's strongest ocean current
Melting ice sheets are slowing the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the world's strongest ocean current, researchers have found. This melting has implications for global climate indicators, ...
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Antarctica’s melting ice is slowing the world’s strongest ocean current
New research has found that melting Antarctic ice sheets are slowing down the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)—the world’s ...
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Antarctic ice melt could weaken world’s strongest ocean current: What that means for Earth
In a nutshell • The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, Earth’s strongest ocean current, is projected to weaken by about 20% by ...