Melting Ice and Heavier Snowfall: An Antarctic Paradox
November 18 , 2023
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- A new study has revealed that the reduction in sea ice in the continent is linked to heavier snowfall in the region.
- They found that ice-free ocean surface leads to more precipitation and snowfall in the region.
- But, the increased rate of snowfall was not enough to completely offset the impact of climate change and ice melting.
- This new trend can partially counteract the impact of melting ice, thus slowing down the increase in global sea levels.
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