Why is water under ice warmer

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Hi, I read that in Antarctica, water under ice is warmer than the atmosphere above the ice, and many animals hide underwater to stay warm. Sea lions and what not. Why is that? Thanks!

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Think of it like a blanket, where it’s warmer underneath and cooler on the top layer which is exposed to the open air. That’s one of the reasons anyway, there’s a lot more at play than that though.

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