Antarctica May Have Hit A Record High Temperature — Again

Antarctica May Have Hit A Record High Temperature — Again

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The transcript discusses recent temperature records in Antarctica, highlighting a new high of 69.4°F recorded by Brazilian scientists. It emphasizes that these records are from a single location and not representative of the entire continent. The warming is mainly localized to the western side, particularly the Antarctic Peninsula, which is one of the fastest warming regions on Earth. The World Meteorological Organization has yet to confirm these records, and the verification process could take up to nine months.

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What was the previous high temperature recorded in Antarctica before the recent record?

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What was the highest temperature recorded in Antarctica last week?

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What is the significance of the temperature records mentioned in the text?

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Which part of Antarctica is experiencing the fastest warming?

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How long could the verification process for the record-breaking temperatures take?

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