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==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
In recent years the station has recorded a [[Global warming|warming trend]], with warming fastest in its winter and spring. This location, in the heart of the [[West Antarctic Ice Sheet]], is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. | In recent years the station has recorded a [[Global warming|warming trend]], with warming fastest in its winter and spring. This location, in the heart of the [[West Antarctic Ice Sheet]], is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. | ||
==Protection by the government== | |||
The area had been identified as a candidate for protection under the [[Westarctican Parks Service]]. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||