The 2019/2020 summer of Antarctic heatwaves.
Glob Chang Biol
; 26(6): 3178-3180, 2020 06.
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| ID: mdl-32227664
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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Temperatura Alta
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2020
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