How tropical weather affects West Antarctica
September 28, 2026
September 28, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 28 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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How tropical weather affects West Antarctica
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Climate patterns in the tropics help determine how much snow falls from year to year on Antarctica, among the coldest, windiest, driest places on Earth. New research from the University of Utah shows that tropical conditions and the oceans also influence the continent's massive ice sheets.
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How tropical weather affects West Antarctica
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Climate patterns in the tropics help determine how much snow falls from year to year on Antarctica, among the coldest, windiest, driest places on Earth. New research from the University of Utah shows that tropical conditions and the oceans also influence the continent's massive ice sheets.
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