Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Antarctica

Hundreds of Antarctic Icebergs Head for New Zealand

Hundreds of icebergs spread over a sea area of 600 miles by 440 miles are drifting toward New Zealand. more >>

Evidence Points to Remarkably Warm Period in Antarctica's History

Palynomorphs from sediment core give proof to sudden warming in mid-Miocene era. more >>

Global Warming Pushes Walrus Closer to Endangered List

A second Arctic marine mammal has moved closer to an Endangered Species listing due to global warming. more >>

Arctic Offers More Evidence of Human Influences on Climate Change

Recent, sudden and dramatic Arctic warming was preceded by almost 2,000 years of natural cooling. more >>

Ozone Hole Trims Polar Water’s CO2-Absorbing Power

Simulations also suggest that the dearth of ozone over Antarctica leads to ocean acidification. more >>

Alpine Antarctica, Before The Ice

Survey may have unveiled the birthplace of the world’s largest ice sheet. more >>

Climate-Related Changes on the Antarctic Peninsula Being Driven From the Top and the Bottom of the Ecosystem

New research indicates a changing climate is affecting not just the apex of the food chain. more >>

Seal With a Kiss

A Weddell seal pokes its nose through the Antarctic ice to get a breath of air. more >>

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