Dwindling Antarctic sea ice driving more storms, study warns
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Dwindling Antarctic sea ice driving more storms, study warns

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dwindling Antarctic sea ice is driving more storms in the Southern Ocean, a new study has found, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global weather patterns. The study by researchers from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre warns that the record loss of Antarctic sea ice in 2023 has led to a doubling of ocean heat loss to the atmosphere and a marked increase in storms across the Southern Ocean. Antarctic sea ice acts as a “winter blanket” over the Southern Ocean, insulating it from the cold atmosphere and regulating heat exchange. “Based on our study, years of low sea ice like this will continue to have more storms and greater changes to ocean properties that could impact the wider ocean circulation,” Dr Josey said.

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