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Antarctic Warming Trends
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Antarctic Warming Trends

For a long time, it seemed that Antarctica was immune to global warming. But a new analysis of satellite and weather station data has shown that Antarctica has warmed on average since 1957.

Published Jan 23, 2009

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2019 Ozone Hole is the Smallest on Record
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2019 Ozone Hole is the Smallest on Record

Abnormal weather patterns in the upper atmosphere over Antarctica dramatically limited ozone depletion.

Published Oct 22, 2019

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Atmospheric Temperature Trends, 1979-2005
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Atmospheric Temperature Trends, 1979-2005

These images show temperature trends in two thick layers of the atmosphere as measured by a series of satellite-based instruments between January 1979 and December 2005.

Published Jul 6, 2007

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Snow over Antarctica Buffered Sea Level Rise
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Snow over Antarctica Buffered Sea Level Rise

It snowed more, but the mass gained only compensates for some of the ice being lost in Antarctica.

Published Dec 26, 2018

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New Map of Antarctica’s Icy Edge
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New Map of Antarctica’s Icy Edge

This image shows the latest estimate of the ice edge around Law Promontory, which juts out from East Antarctica’s coastline near Stefansson Bay.

Published Jul 23, 2010

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The Ozone Hole of 2008
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The Ozone Hole of 2008

On September 12, 2008, the Antarctic ozone hole reached its maximum size for the year.

Published Oct 25, 2008

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Measurements Show Reduction in Ozone-Eating Chemical
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Measurements Show Reduction in Ozone-Eating Chemical

New research from NASA scientists shows that the amount of chlorine in the stratosphere over the South Pole is declining at the same time that ozone holes are becoming less severe.

Published Feb 13, 2018

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Large Area of Antarctica Melted, Re-Froze in 2005
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Large Area of Antarctica Melted, Re-Froze in 2005

In May 2007, a team of researchers found evidence of warming and melting as much as 900 kilometers into Antarctica.

Published May 31, 2007

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Antarctica Melts Under Its Hottest Days on Record
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Antarctica Melts Under Its Hottest Days on Record

Ice caps and glaciers felt the heat as temperatures reached 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Published Feb 21, 2020

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The Most Studied Peninsula on Antarctica
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The Most Studied Peninsula on Antarctica

The northernmost arm of Antarctica is a hotspot of research because its retreating glaciers are a large contributor to sea level rise.

Published Feb 24, 2017

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Large, Deep Antarctic Ozone Hole in 2020
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Large, Deep Antarctic Ozone Hole in 2020

Ozone depletion was significantly worse than in 2019, but better than in the early 2000s.

Published Nov 2, 2020

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Ozone Hole is Big, But Tempered by CFC Reductions
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Ozone Hole is Big, But Tempered by CFC Reductions

The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica was slightly above average size in 2018, but smaller than expected for the weather conditions.

Published Nov 14, 2018

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Antarctica
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Antarctica

Relatively few people have seen Antarctica. But now, the MODIS Rapid Response System is producing daily photo-like images of Antarctica.

Published Jan 30, 2009

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