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062 Sea Ice Changes in the Arctic

062 Sea Ice Changes in the Arctic

The Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov

Curiously Polar

July 30, 201927m 41s

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It seems that sea ice in the Barents Sea has been back to normal this winter. But appearances are deceptive. The southern extent of the sea ice towards Svalbard this summer indicates that multi-year ice has drifted from its regular northern position to much warmer southern latitudes around Svalbard were it has no chance to mature but eventually will melt quickly.

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arcticantarcticpolepolarsvalbardgreenlandnorth polesouth polepolar bearpenguinauroranorthern lightspitzbergenspitsbergen