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A Surprising Atmospheric Connection Delivers 695 Billion Tons of New Ice to East Antarctica
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Between 2021 and 2023, East Antarctica experienced exceptionally heavy snowfall that temporarily slowed the continent's long-term ice decline. Researchers discovered that this massive gain of 695 billion tons of ice was driven by changing ocean temperatures thousands of miles away, which funneled vital moisture directly to the icy region.
Between 2021 and 2023, East Antarctica experienced exceptionally heavy snowfall that temporarily slowed the continent’s long-term ice decline. Researchers discovered that this massive gain of 695 billion tons of ice was driven by changing ocean temperatures thousands of miles away, which funneled vital moisture directly to the icy region.