McArie Island, located between New Zealand and Antarctica, is a geological treasure that offers a glimpse into Earth’s deep past. Unlike most islands, McArie is composed entirely of oceanic crust and ...

Long before European colonizers sighted the continent, legendary explorer Hui Te Rangiora may have seen Antarctica.

Scientists call for better protection of Antarctica’s vulnerable seafloor ecosystem as ship traffic increases around the continent.

The remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica have been discovered—and ...

A new study reveals a concerning link between climate change and increased volcanic activity, particularly in glaciated ...

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East Antarctica is the largest ice sheet on Earth. Alone, it holds enough frozen water to raise global sea levels by a ...

Ice loss from Antarctica is increasing, but the flat surfaces act as barriers to ice flow and may currently be regulating the ...

The remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica have been discovered – and ...

And the eruptions can make warming worse, melting more glaciers.

For centuries, glaciers have sat like frosty crowns atop slumbering volcanoes, keeping Earth’s fury tucked safely beneath ...

As glaciers melt around the world, long-dormant volcanoes may be waking up beneath the ice. New research reveals that massive ...