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Remarkable Polynya Disrupts Climate, Influences Ocean Circulation

4/25/2025

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A remarkable polynya has emerged over the Maud Rise in the Southern Ocean, remaining open for weeks due to Ekman transport and fierce storms. This striking phenomenon not only influences global ocean circulation but also poses a threat to our climate by releasing CO2 and shifting heat patterns across the planet.

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Story summary

A remarkable polynya has emerged over the Maud Rise in the Southern Ocean, remaining open for weeks due to Ekman transport and fierce storms. This striking phenomenon not only influences global ocean circulation but also poses a threat to our climate by releasing CO2 and shifting heat patterns across the planet.