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Global Ice Sheets Lose 11 Trillion Tons of Ice Since 1979, Study Finds

Ice Sheets Lose 11 Trillion Tons of Ice Since 1979

12.5 Trillion Tons of Ice Melted in Greenland and Antarctica Over 47 Years

12.5 Trillion Tons of Ice Melted in Greenland and Antarctica

Greenland and Antarctica Lost 11.3 Trillion Tons of Ice Since 1970s, Study Finds

Polar ice sheets lost 11.3 trillion tons of ice

Antarctic Ozone Hole Nears Smallest Size Since 1990

The ozone hole over Antarctica has shrunk to one of its smallest sizes since 1990, attributed to reduced CFC emissions. Despite this improvement, UV radiation risks persist, prompting recommendations from the WMO chief.

US jet diverted from Antarctica after Russian airspace warning

A US Air Force jet en route to Antarctica diverted back to New Zealand after Russia issued a warning about potentially hazardous airspace activity. New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority issued a NOTAM following the alert.

US Researcher Rescued from Antarctica in Difficult Winter Mission

A sick US researcher was successfully evacuated from Antarctica during the winter. The challenging rescue operation took place in temperatures of minus 43 degrees Celsius.

Scientists Find Clues to Antarctica's Blood Falls Origin in Ancient Ocean Levels

Blood Falls Origin Linked to Ancient Ocean Levels

Antarctica is a continent located at the South Pole, surrounded by the Southern Ocean.