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World's biggest iceberg 3 times the size of New York City is finally escaping Antarctica after being trapped for almost 40 years
By Harry Baker published
The gigantic iceberg A23a, which broke off from Antarctica in 1986, is finally moving away from the icy continent after being stuck on the seafloor for decades.

Big blob of hot water in Pacific may be making El Niño act weirdly
By Sascha Pare published
El Niño is in full swing and will likely remain "strong" this winter, but its effect on weather patterns in the U.S. depends on the behavior of an unusually warm blob in the western Pacific, experts say.

How big can snowflakes get?
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
What is the largest snowflake ever recorded?

Science news this week: The Atlantic's missing blob and 100,000 ancient coins
By Alexander McNamara published
Nov. 26, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Aftershocks from devastating 1886 Charleston earthquake may still be hitting the US today
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have found evidence that aftershocks may continue for centuries after a major earthquake — though the finding is still open for debate.

Iceland volcano LIVE: Risk of eruption appears to be decreasing
By Hannah Osborne, Sascha Pare, Harry Baker last updated
LIVE Latest updates on the imminent volcanic eruption in Iceland, which threatens local towns and the famous Blue Lagoon spa resort following a series of earthquakes and the appearance of sinkholes.

Seamount twice the size of world's tallest building discovered 'hidden under the waves'
By Sascha Pare published
Scientists aboard the Falkor (too) research vessel have documented, for the first time, an extinct volcano towering 5,250 feet above the seabed in international waters in the Pacific Ocean.

'It may take more time': Risk of eruption from Iceland volcano still high, with ground 'continuing to swell'
By Hannah Osborne published
Almost two weeks after the town of Grindavík was evacuated over fears of a volcanic eruption, the magma dike beneath Iceland still poses a high risk, with earthquakes and ground deformation ongoing.

Water leaking into Earth's core may have birthed a mysterious layer that churns out crystals
By Harry Baker published
A new series of experiments has shown that the mysterious "E-prime layer," which surrounds Earth's outer core, is created by water that leaks deep into our planet's interior.
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