Argentine Patagonia Wildfires on Antarctic Melting

Wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia are creating ripple effects that extend all the way to Antarctica, raising alarm bells among climate scientists. The recent megafire in Patagonia has resulted in an environmental crisis not just locally, but also thousands of kilometers away. The smoke from these extensive fires has traveled over 2,000 kilometers to reach the Antarctic. This unusual phenomenon occurs only under specific atmospheric conditions.One of the most concerning aspects of the smoke is its composition, particularly the presence of black carbon or soot. When this particulate matter settles on the snow and ice, it darkens their surfaces, which in turn reduces their albedo or reflective capacity. Cordero explains that as snow becomes darker, it absorbs more solar energy, leading to increased summer melting. Do you think that Melting in Antarctic is by design ?