The 2019/2020 summer of Antarctic heatwaves

This summer, a heatwave across Antarctica saw temperatures soar above average. Temperatures above zero are especially significant because they accelerate ice melt. Casey Station had its highest temperature ever, reaching a maximum of 9.2°C and minimum of 2.5°C. The highest temperature in Antarctica...

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Main Authors: Robinson, Sharon A, Klekociuk, Andrew, King, Diana H, Pizarro Rojas, Marisol, Zuniga, Gustavo E, Bergstrom, Dana M
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: Research Online 2020
Subjects:
antarctic
heatwaves
2019/2020
summer
Antarctic
Casey Station
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:https://ro.uow.edu.au/smhpapers1/1273
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Summary:This summer, a heatwave across Antarctica saw temperatures soar above average. Temperatures above zero are especially significant because they accelerate ice melt. Casey Station had its highest temperature ever, reaching a maximum of 9.2°C and minimum of 2.5°C. The highest temperature in Antarctica was 20.75°C on 9 February. Here we discuss the biological implications of such extreme events.

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