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What Are The Signs Of Climate Change In Antarctica?

ocean are heating up

Climate change is one of the reasons that is affecting life on earth in a negative way. It is mainly because the temperature on the planet is increasing day by day and people are just not able to revive from this adverse situation anyhow. The same is the condition for the land in Antarctica because it is also something that is showing signs of climate change in antarctica. These signs are clearly visible to the people who are good observers and are also certified by the authorities across the world.

The signs we see through our eyes are never that good, and they are not only affecting the Antarctica region but are also going to affect the mind and souls of various people who all are living on this planet. Some of the visible and certified signs of warming in antarctica are:-

Ice melting

The air and the ocean are heating up

The observers in the area have clearly observed that the air around the Antarctic ocean and land region is increasing rapidly. The normal rise in the temperature can cause serious damage to the people, and hence it can be difficult for the species living there to deal with it. The rise in temperature can put lives in danger and can also increase the water level beyond the safe point.

Ice melting and retreating

Another big issue that is visible from the human eyes is the one related to the icebergs and other glaciers situated in that area. Even if the person sees the icebergs and glaciers in the images, you can observe the fact that there are noticeable changes in the ice of the area, and hence by melting has caused to the icebergs. It is an alarming situation, and hence the signs clearly indicate towards climate change in the area.

Species getting extinct

It is a factor of antarctic environmental change, which is really very alarming and concerning for the population around the world because the species that are living in that are suffering a lot from this situation and hence are getting extinct without any time. The observer and wildlife experts have seen the fact that some of the rare species of penguins that were supposed to live in that region have gone extinct and some of them are endangered.

Hence, these are some of the factors visible to all and can prove to people about the climate change in the Antarctic area.

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Are Research Stations Possible In Regions Like Antarctica?

international research stations

Do you know that extreme places on the earth like Antarctica also have some population on that place? Yes, you read it right Antarctica that is the extreme place in the coolest weather all around the world, also has some population living over there. Still, the only difference is that the region does not have the original and permanent population over there and hence the population living there. It is because the people who are living there are the one related to science and hence you can see many major research stations in antarctica.

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The Ice Melting In the Antarctic Is Causing Issues To the Whole World!

sea ice

The ice melting in poles is one of the main issues that the world is facing nowadays and it is something which is affecting the whole world in an adverse manner. But why does that ice is melting at that rapid speed and causing issues to the people? If you are not aware of the reason behind the melting of ice, then it is important that you understand that it is all because of global warming all around the world.

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Things That Are Affecting The Biodiversity In Antarctica

Biodiversity basically refers to the life of animals or plants on earth, and here it means the wildlife protection of management. Because of some things, there has been a huge effect on the wildlife and animals, whether sea animals or land animals, who have to face the consequences. The activities that are affecting the biodiversity protection in antarctica are mentioned below-

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About Corey Rogers

SCAR COMNAP 2020 was created and maintained by Corey Rogers.
In 2011, he lead-authored an award-winning paper analyzing the scientific consensus on climate change.
Corey Rogers has no affiliations with any political organisations or groups. SCAR COMNAP 2020 is strictly a labour of love. The design was created by Corey’s talented web designer wife.

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