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In the first half of September, the area of the hole increased sharply, reaching 9.6 million square miles (25 million square km) on 12 September.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: In the first half of September, the area of the hole increased sharply, reaching 9.6 million square miles (25 million square km) on 12 September.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Sep 16, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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  1. Source published: Sep 16, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC
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