The Hole
We’ve been hearing for some time that the ice in the Arctic is melting. But even so, huge holes, especially of this size, are not an everyday occurrence. We’re talking about an area of over 29,000 square miles, roughly the size of Austria. Certainly, an ice rift of this size cannot be good news.
The sudden appearance of such a large hole in the ice is a cause for concern, not just because of its size but also because of the potential consequences it could have. Scientists around the world are perplexed by the cause and potential effects of this phenomenon, which could affect the stability of the ice and the underlying ecosystem.