After losing about 140.5 billion tons of ice a year for two decades, Antarctica temporarily reversed course, gaining a record 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall
- Representative Image (AI-generated)Antarctica has been losing mass for years as glaciers shed ice into the ocean, contributing to rising sea levels.
- But between 2021 and 2023, the continent experienced an unusual and temporary reversal.
- Instead of continuing to lose mass at its recent rate, Antarctica gained about 695 billion tonnes over 22 months, marking its largest 22-month mass gain in the past two decades.
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- Representative Image (AI-generated)Antarctica has been losing mass for years as glaciers shed ice into the ocean, contributing to rising sea levels.
- But between 2021 and 2023, the continent experienced an unusual and temporary reversal.
- Instead of continuing to lose mass at its recent rate, Antarctica gained about 695 billion tonnes over 22 months, marking its largest 22-month mass gain in the past two decades.
Sources: Times of India