Antarctica’s Record Heat Wave Brings Temps 50°F Above Normal

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By Michael RiojasAug 2, 2024, 2:45 pm267 ptsTop
Far above Earth’s poles, swirling in the frigid stratosphere, are the polar vortexes: massive, freezing whirlwinds that strengthen in the winter and weaken in the summer. Right now, despite being in the dead of winter, Antarctica’s vortex is undergoing an unprecedented weakening, causing a massive heat wave…

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