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Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above average
Antarctica’s west coast is missing winter sea ice covering an area equivalent to France, with the Bellingshausen Sea experiencing a significant loss. Temperatures in the region recently peaked 20C above average, intensifying concerns for penguins, marine life, and global sea levels.
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