A recently published climate study has sparked widespread attention following its revelation that Antarctica’s ice mass grew significantly between 2021 and 2023, reversing a decades-long trend of ice loss in the region. The findings, released this week in Science China Earth Sciences, indicate that portions of the Antarctic Ice Sheet—covering nearly the entirety of the continent’s 5.4 million square miles—experienced substantial gains in ice mass over the two-year period.
Researchers at Shanghai’s Tongji University used satellite gravimetry data from NASA’s GRACE and GRACE-FO missions to measure variations in Earth’s gravity, which allowed them to detect changes in Antarctic ice levels. The data showed that from 2011 to 2020, Antarctica lost ice at an estimated rate of 142 gigatons per year. However, that trend shifted dramatically between 2021 and 2023, with East Antarctica gaining ice at an average annual rate of 108 gigatons.
The growth was concentrated in four primary glacier basins—Totten, Denman, Moscow University, and Vincennes Bay—located in East Antarctica’s Wilkes Land and Queen Mary Land regions. According to the study, these areas benefited from what the authors described as “anomalous increases in precipitation,” which contributed to the mass gain observed during the study period.
The impact of this ice increase extended beyond the continent. Fox News reported that the growth in Antarctic ice contributed to a measurable decline in global sea levels, with an estimated drop of 0.3 millimeters per year during the same two-year span. This marks one of the first recorded instances in recent decades where Antarctica’s ice gain has led to a global sea level decrease.
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Despite the unexpected nature of the findings, the study’s authors cautioned against interpreting the results as evidence that climate change is no longer a concern. They attributed the regrowth primarily to unusual precipitation patterns rather than shifts in greenhouse gas emissions or a broader reversal of climate trends. The researchers emphasized that such variability underscores the complexity of climate systems, especially in polar regions.
Antarctica holds significant relevance in global climate dynamics due to its vast freshwater reserves and potential contribution to sea level rise. The continent contains over 90% of the world’s ice and approximately 70% of its freshwater. By comparison, Greenland—the second-largest ice contributor—contains only a fraction of the ice found in Antarctica but has still been a major driver of sea level changes in recent years.
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Antarctica gains ice, for first time in decades.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet gained ice mass between 2021- 2023 with four key glacier basins showing… pic.twitter.com/3gZ9N4Oth6
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This recent Antarctic expansion serves as a reminder of the region’s sensitivity to atmospheric and oceanic conditions. While the short-term gains are notable, researchers indicated that long-term trends and sustained observation will be necessary to determine whether the ice growth represents a brief anomaly or a potential shift in polar climate behavior.
The scientists behind the study plan to continue monitoring Antarctic ice patterns through satellite data and other observation methods. Their goal is to refine predictive models of sea level rise and better understand the interplay between regional precipitation and global climate systems. As climate models evolve, the Antarctic region remains a focal point for assessing the future trajectory of the Earth’s climate.
