Tag Archives: Antarctica

 Polar regions normalise – for now – after record-breaking heat Temperatures have returned to normal at the poles since the extreme heat recorded last month but scientists remain deeply worried about the future of the Earth’s polar regions. The planet’s poles made international headlines mid-March amid unprecedented heatwaves. Temperatures 30 ...

 Infographic: Would you run the North Pole Marathon? The North Pole Marathon is one of the remotest races in the world – runners attempt to complete 26.2 miles (42.2km) in sub-zero temperatures. On April 13, the 17th annual North Pole Marathon will take place – the northernmost and coolest marathon ...

 Infographic: When is Ramadan 2022? Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan and fast from sunrise until sundown for a month. The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramadan is likely to be Saturday, April 2. To establish the beginning of Ramadan, which is determined by the ...

 Thinning Antarctica ice shelf collapses after heatwave The Conger Ice Shelf crumbled after temperatures in the East Antarctic surged to 40C above normal earlier this month. An East Antarctica ice shelf disintegrated this month following a period of extreme heat in the region, scientists have said. Satellite images show the ...