Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

The early onset of spring sea ice melt promotes more extensive summer sea ice retreat in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, which acts to postpone autumn ice formation (Markus et al.

DRIVERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSES TO THE CHANGING ANNUAL SNOW CYCLE OF NORTHERN ALASKA: On the North Slope of Alaska, earlier spring snowmelt and later onset of autumn snow accumulation are tied to atmospheric dynamics and sea ice conditions resulting in environmental responses

In addition, during the autumn ice formation, the western part of the Chukchi Sea has been dangerous even for highly adapted animals such as the bearded seal.

Seasonal Movements and Relative Abundance of Bearded Seals (Erignathus barbatus) in the Coastal Waters of the Chukotka Peninsula

An oil spill in summer could become trapped in this autumn ice and quickly move from one country's waters to another's, Mahoney said, rapidly relocating the spill's ecological impact.

Arctic ice rafts traveling farther, faster: contamination risks rise as embedded pollutants spread, too

Years with less autumn ice tended to be followed by more winter snow in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Sea ice decline increases snow: Arctic melting linked to severe Northern Hemisphere winters

Additionally, delayed autumn ice formation near shore could prevent pregnant polar bears from reaching those terrestrial denning habitats (Stirling and Andriashek, 1992; Stirling and Derocher, 1993).

Polar bear maternal den habitat in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.