This Antarctic Island Has Been There Forever, and They Just Now Found It
Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified island in the northwestern Weddell Sea of Antarctica. The island, which measures 426 feet long and 164 feet wide, was found during an expedition aboard the icebreaker Polarstern. This area was previously marked as a 'Danger Zone' on nautical charts, raising questions about why the island went unnoticed for so long.
- ▪The island was discovered during a study on the rapid decline of sea ice in the region.
- ▪Researchers took shelter on Joinville Island and spotted the previously unidentified island.
- ▪The island has been present for thousands, possibly millions, of years but was only recently mapped.
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This Antarctic Island Has Been There Forever, and They Just Now Found It By Ward Clark | 2:56 PM on May 25, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Hamish Pritchard/British Antarctic Survey via AP I can (and do) proudly say that, in my life, I've learned a lot about a few things, and a little about a lot of things. My expertise on some matters is, admittedly, like the Platte River, a mile wide and an inch deep. Most people are like that, I think, to some degree or another.
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