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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
Environment
Amanda Morrow with RFI

Ice loss and plant growth mark new era for warming Antarctica

Sea ice in Antarctica grows during winter and melts in summer, creating seasonal fluctuations. © Wikimedia Commons

Antarctica is undergoing dramatic changes as sea ice hits its lowest winter levels on record and plant life rapidly expands on the back of rising temperatures.

Antarctica’s sea ice – the frozen seawater that forms on the ocean's surface – reached an historic low at the end of the 2024 southern winter for the second year running.

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