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As a result of the Tonga eruption, Antarctica was flooded with vibrant hues. Scientists claim that the volcanic twilight "afterglows" are caused by aerosols released into the stratosphere in January.

Significant polar fronts have delivered record-low temperatures and record-high snowfalls to swathes of Australia in recent weeks. The continent is on for one of its coldest winters on record. But why...? June was an exceptionally cold month,...

Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica is having a dazzling mid-winter. The usually dark skies have been brushed with scintillating bright hues of purple, pink and orange. Together, creating a mirage, which looks straight out of a utopian dream.  Thanks to the Tongan volcano that erupted nearly seven months back in January, the entire skyline of Antarctica has been graced with a dreamy vision. Despite being over 7,000 kilometres away from Tonga, the great white continent has been aff...

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Scientists say aerosols thrown into stratosphere in January responsible for volcanic twilight ‘afterglows’

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University of Canterbury researchers have published the world’s first study confirming the discovery of microplastics in fresh snow in Antarctica. Most

On Monday Haast was the warmest place in the country, reaching 16C, while Waiouru was the coldest with its warmest temperature only 5C.