Antarctica’s Gravity Hole Growing Stronger, Scientists Find

Scientists from the University of Florida and the Paris Institute of Earth Physics have discovered that the gravity hole in Antarctica, an area where the Earth's gravitational pull is weaker, is growing stronger. This phenomenon, which has been studied for decades, is linked to rock movements beneath the ice and major climate changes over millions of years. The researchers created a detailed map of the gravity hole using global earthquake recordings, finding that it has intensified over tens of millions of years, coinciding with significant climate shifts and the formation of glaciers. While the study does not establish a direct causal relationship between the gravity hole and ice growth, it opens up new avenues for understanding how Earth's interior influences climate and sea levels.