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Source: Science Daily A new study using satellite mapping technology reveals there are twice as many emperor penguins in Antarctica than previously.... On the ice, emperor penguins with their black and white plumage stand out against the snow and colonies are clearly visible on satellite imagery. This allowed the team to analyze 44 emperor penguin colonies around the coast of Antarctica, and seven previously unknown colonies. “The methods we used are an...


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Antarctica — Snow Hill Island

The 100 adventurous runners hailing from 12 countries were buffeted by 40 mph wind gusts, wind chills near 5 degrees Fahrenheit and blinding snow during the 13th Antarctica Marathon and Half Marathon, announced...
Aussie Battles Wild Wind, Snow Squalls for 2012 Antarctica ...

“Long-term systematic observations are of particular importance for understanding and modelling cryospheric processes in order to advance the predictive capabilities on the response of snow and ice to climate change,” said...
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