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

Antarctic expedition reveals why Southern Ocean clouds remain one of climate science's greatest challenges
Phys.org Thursday 03 September 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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.
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