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Climate: Antarctica Witnessed The Hottest Heatwave Of All Time On Earth In 2022.
Climate: Antarctica Witnessed The Hottest Heatwave Of All Time On Earth In 2022.
By Admin.
In a groundbreaking discovery, study has unveiled a startling revelation that, Antarctica, the uninhabited continent, experienced its most extreme heatwave on record in March 2022. Temperatures near the eastern coast soared to an astonishing 39 degrees Celsius above the average. This unprecedented event left some researchers basking in the warmth, with some even wearing shorts. However, scientists from other regions found it unimaginable.
Edward Blanchard-Wrigglesworth, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Washington and the study’s author, declared it a remarkable event. He emphasized that the 39-degree temperature anomaly was the largest ever measured anywhere in the world.
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Generally, the temperatures in March on the east coast of Antarctica near Dome C are around minus 54 degrees Celsius, marking a transition into autumn on the continent. However, on 18 March, 2022, temperatures reached minus 10 degrees Celsius, warmer than the hottest temperature recorded during the summer months in that region.
“It was just very apparent that it was a remarkable event. We found that temperature anomaly, the 39-degree temperature anomaly. That’s the largest anywhere ever measured anywhere in the world.” Edward said.
Typically, in March, temperatures near Dome C on Antarctica’s east coast hover around minus 54 degrees Celsius, signifying the transition to autumn. Yet, on March 18, 2022, temperatures reached minus 10 degrees Celsius, warmer than the region’s hottest recorded summer temperature.
Blanchard-Wrigglesworth and his team delved into the reasons behind this astounding heatwave, especially considering the reduced sunlight during this period. They discovered that while extreme heat is part of Antarctica’s natural variability, the warming climate exacerbated its effects.
Their study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Geophysical Research Letters, highlighted that normally, winds circulate from west to east around Antarctica, insulating it from warmer regions to the north. However, during this heatwave, the winds changed course, allowing warm air from southern Australia to reach East Antarctica in just four days. This influx of warm, moisture-laden air brought snow, rain, and melting to the eastern coast of the ice sheet.
Simultaneously, Antarctica experienced its lowest sea ice levels on record, though the study suggests this wasn’t directly caused by the heatwave.
Remarkably, the research team found that such extreme temperature fluctuations are not uncommon in polar regions. They analyzed data from global weather stations and discovered that the most significant temperature changes from the average typically occur in high latitudes. This distinguishes polar regions from European countries or the United States, which do not experience such anomalous heatwaves.
The phenomenon is attributed to the unique atmospheric conditions in high latitudes, where colder air near the ground coexists with warmer air above it. In these circumstances, a warm air mass can displace the cold air, leading to unusually warm weather events, often occurring during or around winter. This inversion effect, as Blanchard-Wrigglesworth described it, played a role in the Antarctic heatwave.
This extraordinary research sheds light on the complexity of climate dynamics and the vulnerability of even the most remote and extreme regions of our planet to the impacts of global warming.
Source: www.wionnews.com
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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