Scientists detect mass increase from 2021 to 2023, due to rains that hit the continent especially in its eastern part
The antarctic ice layer showed mass increase from 2021 to 2023, temporarily reversing the loss of loss observed in recent decades.
The phenomenon was detected mainly in the eastern portion of the continent, according to a survey published on March 19 in the magazine.
Growth occurred because of above -average rainfall increases that reach the continent, especially in regions of Wilkes Land and Queen Mary Land, located in the eastern part.
It is the first time in decades that the region records growth after long periods contributing to the elevation of the Global Sea level.
The analysis of researchers from the Tongji University showed that the continent lost approximately 142 gigatoncas of ice by 2011 to 2020. From 2021 to 2023, the region began to gain about 108 gigatonchers annually.
The increase in ice mass temporarily compensated for the overall increase of sea level by approximately 0.3 mm per year during the analyzed period.
Scientists claim that mass gain can be temporary as it is associated with uncommon patterns of precipitation, not a permanent reversal of global warming trends.
