Home Record-breaking winter winds have blown old Arctic sea ice into the melt zone
Analysis Environment

Record-breaking winter winds have blown old Arctic sea ice into the melt zone

Why this year will probably see a record low for multi-year ice.

By Robbie Mallett, UCL August 10, 2021
1005

An unusual pattern of winds drove old Arctic sea ice into a precarious position in the winter of 2020. Now in warming waters, large swathes of the Arctic’s diminishing store of old ice lie at risk of melting. But how did this happen, and why is old ice so important?

Access to content from the Arctic Knowledge Archives is available to Passport holders only.

Arctic Today is a non-profit organization, supported by donations from readers like you. While we strongly believe in giving free access to current news for all readers, we reserve content older than one year for our supporters. All individual contributions of at least $20/month or $150/year will receive a Passport to the Arctic Knowledge Archives. Help us drive the leading non-profit editorial team dedicated to delivering context, information and analysis about events in the Arctic.

Already have a Passport? Sign in
choose your level of support and unlock your Arctic Passport.
  • Monthly
  • Annually
  • Groups & Institutions

Individual Annual

$150.00

Year

Individual Monthly

$20.00

Month

Individual Monthly

$20.00

0

Individual Yearly

$150.00

0

GROUPS & INSTITUTIONS

Contact for
Pricing