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SCIENTIFIC SHOCK IN ICY ANTARCTICA: THEY RAISED A DRONE IN A DANGEROUS ZONE

Scientists exploring the Weddell Sea, off the coast of Antarctica, experienced a huge surprise.

SCIENTIFIC SHOCK IN ICY ANTARCTICA: THEY RAISED A DRONE IN A DANGEROUS ZONE

TL;DR

  • An uncharted island was discovered in the Weddell Sea, off the coast of Antarctica.
  • The discovery was made by scientists on the icebreaker 'Polarstern' during a storm.
  • 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 previously difficult to distinguish from icebergs on satellite images.
  • The scientific team is seeking suggestions for a name for the new island.