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Antarctic expedition reveals why Southern Ocean clouds remain one of climate science's greatest challenges

The Southern Ocean plays a pivotal role in regulating Earth's climate, yet the clouds that blanket this remote region remain among the least understood features in atmospheric science. By controlling both incoming sunlight and outgoing heat, these clouds strongly influence Earth's energy balance.

Antarctic expedition reveals why Southern Ocean clouds remain one of climate science's greatest challenges
Image: Phys.org
The Southern Ocean plays a pivotal role in regulating Earth's climate, yet the clouds that blanket this remote region remain among the least understood features in atmospheric science. By controlling both incoming sunlight and outgoing heat, these clouds strongly influence Earth's energy balance.

Originally published at Phys.org

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