Antarctic temperatures rise 10C above average, experts are calling it a near-record heatwave

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'Extraordinary' Antarctic Heatwave Puts Temps 50°F Above Normal

The long-lasting heatwave is an “eye-opening sign that climate change is starting to really transform the planet,” a climate scientist said. Antarctica is experiencing its second extreme heatwave in the last three years, with temperatures more than 50°F higher than normal, The Washington Postreported Wednesday. The heatwave is notable not just for its intensity but also its […]

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Antarctic temperatures rise 10C above average, experts are calling it a near-record heatwave

The ground temperature across ice sheet-Antarctica soared at an average of 10 degree Celsius above normal over the past month. The concerning and rare phenomenon is being described as a near record heatwave at one of world’s coldest places. The world experienced 12 months of record warmth, with temperatures consistently exceeding the 1.5 degree Celsius rise above preindustrial levels that has been touted as the limit to avoiding the worst of cli

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Antarctica in 2nd Extreme Heat Wave in 3 Years — Temps 50°F Higher Than Normal

The heat wave is notable for its timing and duration: It’s hit during Antarctica’s winter and is expected to last.

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The southern westerly wind is coming in the middle of the Antarctic winter.

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The Antarctic's East Zone is under the influence of a very intense heat wave in the midst of winter, and it is likely to last for 10-12 days. It is the second most intense such climatic event in the extremely cold region, according to the Washington Post. In March 2022, the most intense heat wave was recorded ever in Antarctica, with temperatures that were 40 degrees Celsius above normal (!). It was also a significant melting ice event. In the r…

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Antarctic temperatures soar 50 degrees above norm in long-lasting heat wave

This historic warm spell in East Antarctica is an ominous example of the temperature spikes this polar climate could experience more of in a warming world.