The Chilling Truth: Antarctica Just Lost an Ice Mass the Size of My Country

Antarctica’s sea ice is not just a local phenomenon — it plays a significant role in regulating the Earth’s temperature.

Ricky Lanusse 6 Aug 23

“………………………….Recent reports from July 30th, 2023, reveal that Antarctica has lost a mass of ice the size of my country, Argentina, the 8th largest country in the world. And this profound loss is sending shockwaves through the global community.

The Unprecedented Melting

As the heatwave tightens its grip on the northern hemisphere, Antarctica broke a different kind of climate record.

Antarctic sea ice has shown variability for decades, fluctuating between historical highs and lows.

In a normal situation, the ice reaches its lowest point in late February and then recovers during the winter. Since 2016, scientists have witnessed a drastic downward trend that defies all expectations.

But this year, it is at its lowest level since records began 45 years ago. A disturbing sign that something has changed on our planet…………………….. (Subscribers only) more https://medium.com/the-new-climate/the-chilling-truth-antarctica-just-lost-an-ice-mass-the-size-of-my-country-d8970933f260

August 7, 2023 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized