The 2019/2020 summer of Antarctic heatwaves
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2020
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Robinson, S.A.
Klekociuk, A.R.
King, D.H.
Pizarro Rojas, M.
Zúñiga, G.E.
Bergstrom, D.M.
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Global Change Biology, 2020; 26(6):1-3
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Sharon A. Robinson, Andrew R. Klekociuk, Diana H. King, Marisol Pizarro Rojas, Gustavo E. Zúñiga, Dana M. Bergstrom
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This summer, a heatwave across Antarctica saw temperatures soar above average. Temperatures above zero are especially significant because they accelerate ice melt. Casey Station had its highest temperature ever, reaching a maximum of 9.2°C and minimum of 2.5°C. The highest temperature in Antarctica was 20.75°C on 9 February. Here we discuss the biological implications of such extreme events.
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Version of Record online: 30 March 2020
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© 2020 John Wiley & Sons