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'Atmospheric rivers' helped open a Portugal-sized hole in Antarctica's winter sea ice
Source: Phys.org · Published
Polynyas are patches of open water surrounded by sea ice, where heat and moisture can pass freely between the ocean and atmosphere. In August 2024, a vast polynya opened up in Breid Bay, off the…
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