Scientists sound alarm over melting Arctic

In the 21st century, the Arctic Ocean's "eternal ice" may disappear

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A group of researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of the territories north of Greenland and came to the conclusion that the so-called "eternal ice" of the Arctic Ocean could completely disappear within this century. More details about the problem are reported by "MediaPotok".

“...It is not known whether this will happen in 20, 30, 40 years or more,” the researchers were quoted as saying on the information portal.

According to scientists, the Arctic risks remaining completely ice-free in the summer. As noted in MediaPotok , these conclusions are confirmed by the analysis of bottom sediments taken from the Lincoln Sea. Research has shown that approximately 10 thousand years ago, when climate conditions were comparable to today, this region already experienced periods of complete summer melting.

Scientists are particularly concerned by the fact that the process of ice cover degradation has become irreversible – it will continue even if current temperatures remain the same.

However, at the same time, good news is coming from the South Pole of the Earth. According to researchers, unlike the Arctic region, the continent of Antarctica has begun to restore its glaciers.