‘This Is Absolutely Crazy’: Antarctic Temperatures Hit a Record High This Month
Antarctica is experiencing record-breaking winter temperatures alongside significant sea ice loss, sparking urgent scientific concern.
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Satellite images revealed the west coast is missing an area of sea ice the size of France. Scientists expressed horror over the speed of the climate breakdown and the potential impact on the ecosystem.
Epilogue added 133d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Antarctica has recorded a peak June temperature of 15.4°C on the Antarctic Peninsula. Reports indicate that temperatures across the region have climbed as high as 20°C above the seasonal average. Concurrently, satellite imagery reveals that a vast area of sea ice is missing along the west coast.
Coverage from The Guardian, ABC, Phys.org, Futurism, Gizmodo, and The Daily Star highlights the scale of this ice loss, comparing the missing expanse to the size of France or the state of California. Outlets emphasize that these observations represent record-setting conditions for the winter month of June. Future reports will track further temperature data and the evolution of the missing sea ice.
Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact on the regional ecosystem or the precise trajectory of the current heatwave.
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Quick answers
What is the highest temperature recorded in the Antarctic this month?
The Antarctic Peninsula reached a record June high of 15.4°C.
How much sea ice is missing?
Satellite images show missing sea ice covering an area comparable to the size of France or the state of California.
How do current temperatures compare to the average?
Reports indicate that temperatures have reached levels 20°C above the seasonal average.
Coverage (10)
- Scientists Horrified as Huge Heatwave Hits Antarctica Futurism · 137d ago
- Scientists Horrified as Huge Heatwave Hits Antarctica Yahoo · 137d ago
- Satellite images reveal missing Antarctic ice the 'size of France' Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 137d ago
- Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown The Guardian · 137d ago
- Antarctica Loses Ice The Size Of France Yahoo · 137d ago
- Antarctica's west coast is missing an area of sea ice larger than state of California, and it spells doom for an entire ecosystem Attack of the Fanboy · 137d ago
- Antarctic Peninsula: Temperatures hit record June high of 15.4°C The Daily Star · 137d ago
- Antarctic Peninsula sees record high June temperatures Phys.org · 137d ago
- Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above average The Guardian · 137d ago
- ‘This Is Absolutely Crazy’: Antarctic Temperatures Hit a Record High This Month Gizmodo · 137d ago
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