Explainer: how the Antarctic Circumpolar Current helps keep Antarctica frozen
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, or ACC, is the strongest ocean current on our planet.It extends from the sea surface to the bottom of the ocean, and encircles Antarctica.It is vital for Earths health because it keeps Antarctica cool and frozen. It is also changingas the worlds climate warms. Scie...
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The Conversation Media Group Ltd
2018
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Online Access: | https://theconversation.com/explainer-how-the-antarctic-circumpolar-current-helps-keep-antarctica-frozen-106164 http://ecite.utas.edu.au/131114 |
Summary: | The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, or ACC, is the strongest ocean current on our planet.It extends from the sea surface to the bottom of the ocean, and encircles Antarctica.It is vital for Earths health because it keeps Antarctica cool and frozen. It is also changingas the worlds climate warms. Scientists like us are studying the current to find out how itmight affect the future of Antarcticas ice sheets, and the worlds sea levels. |
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