US EditionStorms, Warm Seas Drove Sudden Drop in Antarctic Ice: Study
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Paris, France. According to scientists, unusually strong winds and warm ocean waters are likely to have led to a rapid descent of Antarctic sea ice in recent years, shedding new light on a disconcerting event.While the Arctic sea ice surface has been steadily decreasing, the situation has been very different in Antarctica, where the extent reached a historic peak in 2015 before falling to a historical minimum just two years later.
Climate change: Storms, warm seas drove sudden drop in Antarctic ice: study
For decades, the sea ice around Antarctica expanded every winter, only to rapidly shrink in 2015. Now a study reveals what caused the drastic change. Elephant seals have helped with the measurements.
Göteborgs universitet
Scientific InquirerRapid melting of Antarctic sea ice largely driven by ocean warming
Antarctic sea ice plays a crucial role in the ecosystem and physical environment of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Since the ice reflects the sun's rays and blocks heat exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere, it is critical to our weather and climate. Therefore, we need to understand what affects its extent to improve future climate models and prediction.
Ocean Warming: The Main Driver Behind Rapid Antarctic Sea Ice Melt
For decades, the sprawling sea ice surrounding Antarctica presented an enigmatic contrast to the rapidly dwindling ice of the Arctic. Unlike the Arctic’s steady, decades-long decline, the Antarctic sea ice expanded gradually until an unprecedented plummet occurred in late 2015, followed by marked fluctuations year after year. This puzzling shift has long captivated climate scientists, who recognize Antarctic sea ice as a critical moderator of gl…
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