Temperatures at the North Pole reached a record high, surpassing the melting point of ice. Scientists express concern that this extreme warming event will accelerate Arctic sea ice melt and contribute to further climate change.
The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universeEngaging articles, amazing illustrations & exclusive interviewsTemperatures in the North Pole soared above freezing over the weekend — with the high Arctic reaching 36 degrees Fahrenheit above average. Scientists are concerned that these temperatures will melt more sea ice and accelerate Arctic warming.
"This was a very extreme winter warming event," Rantanen said."Probably not the most extreme ever observed, but still at the upper edge of what can happen in the Arctic."Julien Nicolas "This type of event is relatively rare, but we are not able to assess its frequency without further analysis," Nicolas said.pushed North Pole temperatures to around 32 F on Dec. 24 — about the same as the warming observed over the weekend. And in February 2018, another heatwave caused the North Pole to pass 32 F multiple times, with temperatures peaking at 43 F , according to the
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