Explorers discover unknown Antarctic island long marked as 'danger zone' on maps
Explorers have discovered an unknown island in the Antarctic, previously marked as a 'danger zone' on nautical maps. The island was identified during an expedition aboard the AWI's icebreaker Polarstern while researchers were studying sea ice decline. This marks the first time the island has been mapped and confirmed to rise over 50 feet above the surrounding water.
- ▪The island is located in the northwestern Weddell Sea.
- ▪Researchers initially sought shelter on Joinville Island due to harsh weather conditions.
- ▪The island was confirmed to be a small rocky landmass after being mistaken for an iceberg.
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Discovery Explorers discover unknown Antarctic island long marked as 'danger zone' on maps Island was spotted during expedition aboard AWI's icebreaker Polarstern By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published May 24, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video World's largest cog ship discovered off Denmark coast Archaeologists in Denmark unveiled the world's largest medieval cog ship, discovered off Copenhagen after 600 years underwater. (Credit: Vikingeskibsmuseet) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers recently discovered that a long-misidentified Antarctic "danger zone" was actually an island — and have now mapped it for the first time.
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