Phys.Org April 27, 2026 • 23:40

An unprecedented Antarctic heat wave hit in the dead of winter—what it signals for the decades ahead - Phys.org

By Haosu Tang

An unprecedented Antarctic heat wave hit in the dead of winter—what it signals for the decades ahead - Phys.org

In the middle of the Antarctic winter, during months of darkness when temperatures often dip below −30°C, the continent warmed dramatically. In July and August 2024, temperatures in parts of East Antarctica rose by up to 28°C above average and stayed high for…

In the middle of the Antarctic winter, during months of darkness when temperatures often dip below 30°C, the continent warmed dramatically. In July and August 2024, temperatures in parts of East Anta… [+4544 chars]

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