A Massive Hole Opened Up in Antarctica. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why

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What happened

The open-water hole stretched across 34,400 square miles, or roughly the size of Portugal.

Key facts

  • The open-water hole stretched across 34,400 square miles, or roughly the size of Portugal.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:30:22 UTC.

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