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"An ice shelf about the size of Rome has completely collapsed in East
Antarctica within days of record high temperatures, according to satellite
data.
The Conger ice shelf, which had an approximate surface area of 1,200 sq km,
collapsed around 15 March, scientists said on Friday.
East Antarctica saw unusually high temperatures last week, with Concordia
station hitting a record temperature of -11.8C on 18 March, more than 40C
warmer than seasonal norms. The record temperatures were the result of an
atmospheric river that trapped heat over the continent."
Via Doug Senko, who sarcastically wrote "More good news."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
