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Joinville Island

Coverage of Joinville Island in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 24 · 14:00 UTCMost recent: May 24 · 14:00 UTC
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Alfred Wegener Instituteorganization1Polarsternplace1Simon Dreutterperson1Weddell Seaplace1Scientific Committee on Antarctic Researchorganization1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEMay 24 · 14:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Explorers discover unknown Antarctic island long marked as 'danger zone' on maps

    Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute discovered an unknown Antarctic island previously marked as a 'danger zone' on maps during an expedition in the Weddell Sea. The island, identified after mistaking it for an iceberg, was mapped using an echo sounder and drone imaging, revealing its dimensions and surrounding uncharted shoals.