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SHOCK IN THE ICY WILDERNESS Scientists discover unknown island in the "dangerous zone" of Antarctica, here's what the DRONE captured

Scientists exploring the Weddell Sea, off the coast of Antarctica, experienced a shocking surprise when they accidentally discovered an island in an area designated as a "dangerous navigation zone."

SHOCK IN THE ICY WILDERNESS Scientists discover unknown island in the "dangerous zone" of Antarctica, here's what the DRONE captured

TL;DR

  • Scientists accidentally discovered a previously unknown island in the Weddell Sea, off the coast of Antarctica.
  • The discovery occurred in an area designated as a "dangerous navigation zone."
  • The island was initially mistaken for a dirty iceberg.
  • It measures 130 meters long, 50 meters wide, and rises 16 meters above the water.
  • The island was hard to distinguish from icebergs on satellite images.
  • The research team is currently deciding on a name for the island.