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The 2019/2020 summer of Antarctic heatwaves
Author(s) -
Robinson Sharon A.,
Klekociuk Andrew R.,
King Diana H.,
Pizarro Rojas Marisol,
Zúñiga Gustavo E.,
Bergstrom Dana M.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
global change biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.146
H-Index - 255
eISSN - 1365-2486
pISSN - 1354-1013
DOI - 10.1111/gcb.15083
Subject(s) - environmental science , climatology , oceanography , geology
This summer, a heatwave across Antarctica saw temperatures soar above average. Temperatures above zero are especially significant because they accelerate ice melt. Casey Station had its highest temperature ever, reaching a maximum of 9.2°C and minimum of 2.5°C. The highest temperature in Antarctica was 20.75°C on 9 February. Here we discuss the biological implications of such extreme events.