Climate scientists are sounding alarm over heatwaves at both the Earth’s poles, saying that such “unprecedented” phenomena could trigger faster and abrupt climate breakdown than previously thought.

The warnings have been issued after some places in Antarctica recorded 40C above normal, while the north pole’s temperature stood at 30C higher than normal, reaching levels normally registered later in the year, The Guardian reported.

The rapid rise in temperatures at the poles is an indication that Earth’s climate systems have been disrupted due to human lifestyles, the UK-based newspaper reported.

Meanwhile, the scientists have labelled the developments as “historic” and “dramatic.

Michael Mann, director of the Earth System Science Centre at Pennsylvania State University, told the newspaper: “The models have done a good job projecting the overall warming, but we’ve argued that extreme events are exceeding model projections. These events drive home the urgency of action.”

Mark Maslin, professor of earth system science at University College London, said he and his colleagues were already shocked by the amount and the level of severity of extreme weather events last year.

“Now we have record temperatures in the Arctic which, for me, show we have entered a new extreme phase of climate change much earlier than we had expected,” he added.

Last year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned of unprecedented warming signals already occurring, resulting in some changes – such as polar melt – that could rapidly become irreversible

The latest unprecedented weather patterns follow a series of alarming heatwaves in 2021,&nbsp;most notably in the US Pacific north-west, where previous records were shattered by several degrees as temperatures climbed close to 50C.

(With inputs from agencies)

Climate scientists are sounding alarm over heatwaves at both the Earth’s poles, saying that such “unprecedented” phenomena could trigger faster and abrupt climate breakdown than previously thought.

Climate scientists are sounding alarm over heatwaves at both the Earth’s poles, saying that such “unprecedented” phenomena could trigger faster and abrupt climate breakdown than previously thought. The warnings have been issued after some places in Antarctica recorded 40C above normal, while the north pole’s temperature stood at 30C higher than normal, reaching levels normally registered later in the year, The Guardian reported. The rapid rise in temperatures at the poles is an indication that Earth’s climate systems have been disrupted due to human lifestyles, the UK-based newspaper reported. Meanwhile, the scientists have labelled the developments as “historic” and “dramatic. Michael Mann, director of the Earth System Science Centre at Pennsylvania State University, told the newspaper: “The models have done a good job projecting the overall warming, but we’ve argued that extreme events are exceeding model projections. These events drive home the urgency of action.” Mark Maslin, professor of earth system science at University College London, said he and his colleagues were already shocked by the amount and the level of severity of extreme weather events last year. “Now we have record temperatures in the Arctic which, for me, show we have entered a new extreme phase of climate change much earlier than we had expected,” he added. Last year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned of unprecedented warming signals already occurring, resulting in some changes – such as polar melt – that could rapidly become irreversible The latest unprecedented weather patterns follow a series of alarming heatwaves in 2021, most notably in the US Pacific north-west, where previous records were shattered by several degrees as temperatures climbed close to 50C. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Unprecedented’ heatwaves recorded at Earth’s poles, scientists warn of climate calamity

Climate change is altering life on our planet in all ways possible: climate patterns have become more unpredictable, bizarre weather is the new normal, and extreme temperatures a common occurrence across the world.

Now, scientists have predicted the temperature of Antarctic peninsula in the coming decades. By 2044, the temperature in Arctic will increase by 0.5 to 1.5 degree Celsius, the study posits.

Precipitation in the peninsula is also expected to increase by 5-10 per cent around the same time. Precipitation is a threat to ice if&nbsp;it appears in the form of rain.

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Lead author &nbsp;of the study, David Bromwich from The Ohio State University was quoted by IANS as saying - “We are concerned about these findings. We’ve been seeing overall quite big changes on the peninsula, generally getting warmer and ice shelves and glaciers discharging into the ocean”. 
 
Antarctica is one of the fastest-warming regions on the planet, especially since the 1950s. The most affected part is situated in western Antarctica, and is largely covered in mountains.&nbsp;The highest peak is 10,600 feet high!

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The study, which was published in the journal Climate Dynamics, takes into account simulations of 19 global climate models. The highest drop in temperatures of 2 degrees Celsius is expected to plague Antarctica between autumn and winter. 
 
But the summer temperatures pose a bigger threat to the peninsula’s ice. This implies the peninsula faces the double threat - of warmer temperatures, and potential precipitation in the form of rain, as opposed to snow.

Climate change is altering life on our planet in all ways possible: climate patterns have become more unpredictable, bizarre weather is the new normal, and extreme temperatures a common occurrence across the world.

Climate change is altering life on our planet in all ways possible: climate patterns have become more unpredictable, bizarre weather is the new normal, and extreme temperatures a common occurrence across the world. Now, scientists have predicted the temperature of Antarctic peninsula in the coming decades. By 2044, the temperature in Arctic will increase by 0.5 to 1.5 degree Celsius, the study posits. Precipitation in the peninsula is also expected to increase by 5-10 per cent around the same time. Precipitation is a threat to ice if it appears in the form of rain. Also read: Mystery of 'Oumuamua' solved: Find out where the foreign space object came from! Lead author of the study, David Bromwich from The Ohio State University was quoted by IANS as saying - “We are concerned about these findings. We’ve been seeing overall quite big changes on the peninsula, generally getting warmer and ice shelves and glaciers discharging into the ocean”. Antarctica is one of the fastest-warming regions on the planet, especially since the 1950s. The most affected part is situated in western Antarctica, and is largely covered in mountains. The highest peak is 10,600 feet high! Also read: What really happened to water on Mars? Scientists finally have the answer! The study, which was published in the journal Climate Dynamics, takes into account simulations of 19 global climate models. The highest drop in temperatures of 2 degrees Celsius is expected to plague Antarctica between autumn and winter. But the summer temperatures pose a bigger threat to the peninsula’s ice. This implies the peninsula faces the double threat - of warmer temperatures, and potential precipitation in the form of rain, as opposed to snow.

Scientists reveal how hot Antarctica will be by 2044 due to climate change

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‘Unprecedented’ heatwaves recorded at Earth’s poles, scientists warn of climate calamity

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