Antarctica May Have Just Hit An All-Time Record High Temperature

A record temperature of 64.9°F was reported at Argentina's Esperanza station in Antarctica. This record, yet to be confirmed by the WMO, highlights a single location's temperature, not the entire continent. The verification could take nine months. The heat wave is linked to rapid air warming, with the Antarctic peninsula being one of the fastest warming areas. This event follows NASA and NOAA's declaration of 2019 as the hottest year, largely due to human-induced pollution increasing greenhouse gases.

What was the record temperature reported at Argentina's Esperanza research station in Antarctica?

• 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit

• 62.0 degrees Fahrenheit

• 63.5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 65.0 degrees Fahrenheit

Which organization is responsible for confirming the temperature record in Antarctica?

• NASA

• World Meteorological Organization

• NOAA

• NPR

What is the likely short-term cause of the heat wave in Antarctica?

• Volcanic activity

• Rapid warming of air descending a slope

• Ocean currents

• Increased solar activity

Which part of Antarctica is one of the fastest warming regions on the planet?

• Ross Ice Shelf

• Antarctic Peninsula

• South Pole

• East Antarctica

What is largely responsible for the warming trend observed in recent years?

• Human activities and pollution

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

• Natural climate cycles