Antarctica Turning Green

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https://scitechdaily.com/antarcticas-emerald-awakening-the-incredible-surge-of-plant-life-in-a-frozen-continent/

Over the last four decades, the Antarctic Peninsula has
witnessed a dramatic increase in vegetation, with coverage
expanding from less than one square kilometer in 1986 to
nearly 12 square kilometers by 2021.

New research reveals that vegetation cover on the Antarctic
Peninsula has expanded by more than ten times in the past
forty years. This region, similar to other polar areas,
is experiencing a warming trend that surpasses the global
average, accompanied by an increase in extreme heat events.

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Ok ... a LITTLE greener ....

This is the bit that sticks out close to
S.America. Not much removed from Patagonia.

That less cold air is reaching the peninsula
IS a sign of 'climate change', but it's not
clear if this is 'GW' or just some longer-term
cycle. Core-samples from the area might reveal
how often it does turn greener.

So ... go GET some samples.

As for the greenery - no doubt many seeds are
blown down from Patagonia. No report here of
any unique, only-in-Antarctica, kinds of plants
left over from when the continent was in a
warmer latitude a very long time ago. Still,
some "Jurassic Bark" WOULD be very interesting.

[JTEM]

Post by ***@ud0s4.net
Over the last four decades, the Antarctic Peninsula has
witnessed a dramatic increase in vegetation, with coverage
expanding from less than one square kilometer in 1986 to
nearly 12 square kilometers by 2021.

Not that a regular Einstein like you needs to be told anything
but, Antarctica froze over when the planet was significantly
warmer and CO2 was significantly higher. The reason why
Antarctica is so cold is because of the circumpolar current.

The only way to warm up Antarctica is to either shut down the
circumpolar current of change the planet's axis so that
Antarctica receives more direct sunlight.

That's it. There is no third option here.