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science21 days ago•3 min saved

Antarctica's Concordia Reaches Earth's Coldest Reading in 14 Years

Antarctica's Concordia Station logged -119.4°F, the coldest officially recorded ground temperature on Earth in 14 years, driven by the high-altitude interior plateau's dry, sunless winter and clear skies that let heat escape to space; past lows include -120.5°F at Concordia in 2010 and -128.6°F at Vostok in 1983, with satellite data suggesting even colder pockets may exist near the ice sheet, while other Antarctic regions show warming, highlighting regional climate variability.

via geekspin|

#antarctica #climate-variation #concordia-station

science2 years ago•4 min saved

Cold Snaps and Plagues: Uncovering the Roman Empire's Climate Connection

New research suggests that cold snaps during the Roman era may have triggered devastating pandemics, with the three largest pandemics coinciding with abrupt and deep cold periods. The study, which analyzed sediment cores from the Gulf of Taranto, revealed climate variations between 200 B.C. and A.D. 600, linking specific cold periods to major pandemics such as the Antonine Plague and the Plague of Justinian. The correlation between cold climate phases and disease outbreaks highlights the potential impact of climate change on ancient societies and offers insights into the challenges faced by societies today.

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#ancient-societies #climate-variation #cold-snaps