​Antarctica’s Record Heatwave

Currently, an unprecedented heatwave is sweeping through Antarctica, with temperatures soaring up to 28 degrees Celsius above average, signalling a concerning trend for the planet's coldest continent.

Key Points

  • Unprecedented Temperature Rise: Since mid-July, ground temperatures in Antarctica have been 10 degrees Celsius above average, with some days experiencing up to 28 degrees Celsius higher than normal.
  • Typical winter temperatures range from minus 50 to minus 60 degrees Celsius, making these deviations particularly alarming.
  • Weakened Polar Vortex: The primary cause of this heatwave is the weakening of the polar vortex, a band of cold air encircling the poles. This disturbance has ....

Do You Want to Read More?
Subscribe Now
To get access to detailed content
Buy October 2024 Issue

Already a Member? Login here

Take Annual Subscription and get the following Advantage
The annual members of the Civil Services Chronicle can read the monthly content of the magazine as well as the Chronicle magazine archives.
Readers can study all the material before the last six months of the Civil Services Chronicle monthly issue in the form of Chronicle magazine archives.
Be an Annual Subscriber

Related Content