HuffPost Australia closed in 2021 and this site is maintained as an online
archive. If you have questions or concerns, please check our
FAQ or contact
support@huffpost.com.
temperature
Aerial views of Antarctica's Eagle Island show the dramatic melting that took place during a major February heatwave.
Emergency alerts have been sent out amid soaring temperatures and erratic winds.
Animals at various zoos enjoyed icy delights and sorbets to keep cool as a heatwave gripped large swathes of Europe. Zookeepers also sprayed down some of the larger animals and birds in enclosures with cold water. They were also given ice blocks with a mixture of frozen fruit to splash around in the pools and beat the heat.
It's not the coldest setting.