Antarctica is not immune to extreme weather events

A satellite image showing melting on the ice cap of Eagle Island, Antarctica

A satellite image showing melting on the ice cap of Eagle Island, Antarctica Source: NASA

Antarctica has experienced its first heatwave on the east of the continent with scientists concerned about the potential long term impacts.



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