Latest about Antarctica
Scientists Found the Deepest Land on Earth Hiding Beneath Antarctica's Ice
A new mapping effort revealed critical new details of Antarctica's hidden land.
Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Shrinks to Record-Small Size
The ozone hole over Antarctica has shrunk to its smallest size yet. Here's why.
Endangered Antarctic Glacier Could Soon Calve a Massive New Iceberg
Two large rifts have widened near the edge of Pine Island Glacier on the West Antarctic ice sheet. If they continue to grow, they could release an iceberg four times bigger than Manhattan.
'Upside-Down Rivers' of Warm Water Are Carving Antarctica to Pieces
Antarctica's ice shelves are under attack at their most vulnerable points.
'Loose Tooth' Iceberg Calves Off East Antarctica in Surprising Spot
An iceberg the size of the Isle of Skye has broken free from Antarctica's Amery Ice Shelf.
Massive Snow Cannons Could Save West Antarctica's Ice Sheet
Tons of snow made from seawater could stabilize failing ice.
The World's Largest Iceberg Is 2 Years Old Today, and Already Drifting Toward Its Doom
The world's largest iceberg turned 2 years old today (July 12) and has already drifted more than 150 miles from its Antarctic home.
