Tag Archives: Arctic

Salt Loss Dictates Sea-Ice Structure

Experiments on freezing saltwater have teased apart flow dynamics inside ice pores, offering a possible boost to climate models’ predictive power. Continue reading

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Ice Moves in a Cascade of Quakes

Observations of a new deformation mode of ice could improve models of sea-level rise. Continue reading

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After abuse, Inuit group closes off ancient rock belt

The nearly 4-billion-year-old rocks offer a look into Earth’s earliest years. Read more in Science magazine…

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Adapting to Climate Change: International Organizations II

What the world is doing to bridge the gap between science, policy, and x-factors in adapting to climate change. Continue reading

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Adapting to Climate Change: International Organizations

How an Arctic people are coping with the combined effects of warming temperatures and increased industrial presence. Continue reading

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Q&A with Andreas Munchow, Seafaring Physical Oceanographer

The University of Delaware associate professor discusses his ventures in the Arctic and wonders whether the future of his research area may be heading away from field work. Continue reading

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