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New Record High Temperature At South Pole

New submitter Titus Andronicus writes "The South Pole experienced its highest-ever recorded temperature of -12.3C (+9.9F) on December 25, 2011, according to preliminary reporting from the Antarctic Meteorological Research Center at the University of Wisconsin."

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  1. Re:naysayers by PortHaven · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Actually, we point to the historians and geologists who taught us that things like the fact there were once zero glaciers on planet earth. But no man....hmmm...ya think.

    "There is no evidence of glaciation at or near either pole; in fact, the polar regions were apparently moist and temperate, a climate suitable for reptile-like creatures."
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triassic

    So what is the predominant theory for temperatuer for that period? Continental structure...

    Hmm, just wondering, does anyone know if our continents shifts might have reached a point where it is affecting Earth's air/water currents?

    Just saying...

    And no, computer models developed by people trying to prove their own theory is not an adequate representation.