Antarctica's temperature to rise by 3 degrees by end of century

An expert said the rise in temperature could be the tipping point as far as the fight against global warming is concerned.

The temperature in Antarctica may increase as much as three degrees by the end of the century, according to an expert. This could be the tipping point as far as the fight against global warming is concerned, he added.

The Britain-based SCAR is responsible for initiating, developing and coordinating high quality international scientific research in the Antarctic region (including the Southern Ocean), and on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system.

Nearly, 400 scientists from 40 countries are participating in the Goa symposium that has a focus on the Antarctic region with a special thrust on sub-ice rocks in relation to global sea-level rise.

The atmosphere over Antarctica, as well as the ocean surrounding the southern continent, has strong influences on global weather patterns and ocean currents which directly affect mankind across the globe.