Sea ice is shrinking during Antarctic winter: here’s what it means for Earth’s oceans and atmosphere

Laura L. Landrum; Alice K. DuVivier

doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04078-7

Sea ice is shrinking during Antarctic winter: here’s what it means for Earth’s oceans and atmosphere

Laura L. Landrum, Alice K. DuVivier

Paleo and Polar Climate

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The extent of Antarctic sea ice dropped precipitously in 2023. Analysis shows that this decline has increased the transfer of ocean heat to the atmosphere — in turn affecting ocean circulation and the frequency of storms.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	578-579
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature
Volume	636
Issue number	8043
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-04078-7
State	Published - Dec 19 2024

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Climate sciences
Ocean sciences

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Sea ice is shrinking during Antarctic winter: here’s what it means for Earth’s oceans and atmosphere

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