Antarctica Ocean ice melts to a record low

February 20, 2023 8:49 AM

Antarctica Ocean ice melts to a record low

<span style="color: #222222;">Scientists have reported that the Antarctic Ocean area covered by ice has shrunk to a record low. It exposes the thicker ice shelves buttressing Antarctica's ground ice sheet to waves and warmer temperatures.<br />''<br />''The National Snow and Ice Data Center in the United States said Antarctica's sea ice fell to 1.91 million square kilometres this week, the lowest extent since records began in 1979.<br />''<br />'...

Antarctica Ocean ice melts to a record low

February 20, 2023 8:49 AM

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Antarctica Ocean ice melts to a record low

<span style="color: #222222;">Scientists have reported that the Antarctic Ocean area covered by ice has shrunk to a record low. It exposes the thicker ice shelves buttressing Antarctica's ground ice sheet to waves and warmer temperatures.<br />''<br />''The National Snow and Ice Data Center in the United States said Antarctica's sea ice fell to 1.91 million square kilometres this week, the lowest extent since records began in 1979.<br />''<br />'...