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Skyler Ware

Drastic Antarctic sea ice loss could fuel extreme weather in years ahead

Larsen B Ice Shelf, Weddell Sea, Antarctica.

Vanishing Antarctic sea ice could lead to more storms in the Southern Ocean, new research shows.

Scientists found that reduced Antarctic sea ice coverage in 2023 caused the ocean to lose extra heat to the atmosphere. That heat loss could disrupt ocean circulation currents and cause more frequent storms in areas where sea ice coverage has declined.

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