Antarctica

Antarctica

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Under Antarctic ice, Earth’s deepest gravity “low” points to a 70-million-year story
A new study has reconstructed the evolution of the planet’s strongest nonhydrostatic geoid depression —the Antarctic Geoid Low (AGL)— finding that the feature has persisted for at least 70 million years and underwent a ma...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:34:00 GMT
Argentina, US set to stage ‘Atlantic Dagger’ in high-profile special forces drill
Argentina and the United States are finalizing plans for “Daga Atlántica” (Atlantic Dagger), a joint special operations exercise expected to become one of the most politically significant bilateral defense activities in re...

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:44:00 GMT
Argentina probes alleged pollution and abuse claims at key Antarctic outpost
An internal complaint alleging prohibited environmental practices and mistreatment of personnel triggered an investigation at Petrel Antarctic Base, a key enclave in Argentina's logistical deployment in Antarctica. The investig...

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:28:00 GMT
U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker frees luxury cruise ship trapped in Antarctic sea ice
A high-end expedition cruise vessel, the Scenic Eclipse II, received assistance from the heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star after becoming beset by dense sea ice in the Ross Sea in mid-January, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:05:00 GMT
UK and Chilean air forces share Operation ‘Austral Endurance’ in Antarctica
British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, stationed at the Falkland Islands have completed Operation ‘Austral Endurance’, strengthening the UK’s ability to operate safely and responsibly in the Antarctic.

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