Antarctica May Have Just Hit An All-Time Record High Temperature

A record temperature of 64.9°F was reported at Argentina's Esperanza station in Antarctica. This record, yet to be confirmed by the WMO, highlights a single location's temperature, not the entire continent. The verification could take nine months. The heat wave is linked to rapid air warming, with the Antarctic peninsula being one of the fastest warming areas. This event follows NASA and NOAA's declaration of 2019 as the hottest year, largely due to human-induced pollution increasing greenhouse gases.

How does the Antarctic peninsula compare to other parts of the planet in terms of warming?

What role does human activity play in the trend of rising temperatures according to scientists?