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- The ice melt reaches its peak in July of each yearYouTube Video: Nature's Great Events: The Great Melt (Time: 3:23)
- The Arctic ice melt constitutes the greatest seasonal change on EarthYouTube Video: Nature's Great Events: The Great Melt (Time: 3:23)
- In excess of 2.5 million square miles of ice melt each yearYouTube Video: Nature's Great Events: The Great Melt (Time: 3:23)
- Summer, 2007: 552 billion tons of ice melted in GreenlandCNN.com: Scientist: 'Arctic is Screaming' (December 11, 2007)
- October, 2007: Record 6,000 walruses came ashore in AlaskaCNN.com: Scientist: 'Arctic is screaming' (December 11, 2007)
- Melting ice could reduce available food for whalesABC News: Melting Ice Poses Threat for Whales (June 19, 2008)
- Melting permafrost could cause damage to man-made structures such as oil rigs
- 2006-2007: Alaska permafrost temperature rose four tenths of a degreeCNN.com: Scientist: 'Arctic is screaming' (December 11, 2007)
- If Greenland's ice sheet melted, world sea level would rise 22 feetCNN.com: Scientist: 'Arctic is screaming' (December 11, 2007)
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2007 and 2008 NASA satellite data indicate that the volume of Arctic sea ice has been dropping drastically. Researchers speculate that within a decade, it is possible the sea could be completely free of ice during the summer months.BBC News: Arctic Sea Ice Melt 'Even Faster' (June 18, 2008)
On February 28, 2009, Pen Hadow and two other Arctic explorers were dropped on ice 670 miles from Canada to begin a journey to the North Pole to discover how fast the sea ice is melting.BBC: Explorers begin epic Arctic trek (March 1, 2009)
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The Arctic
The Arctic Ocean is located in the northern hemisphere and is the smallest of the earth's five oceans. It shares coasts with Russia, Alaska, Norway and Canada. The Arctic is rich in natural resources, including gas and petroleum. This has caused minor territorial disputes between bordering nations which are expected to become more contentious as the global consumption of fuel grows.The Boston Globe: "Russia seeks to claim Arctic Seabed " (July 27, 2007) BBC News: Arctic Sea Ice Melt 'Even Faster' (June 18, 2008) -
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"An already relentless melting of the Arctic greatly accelerated this summer, a warning sign that some scientists worry could mean global warming has passed an ominous tipping point. One even speculated that summer sea ice would be gone in five years."CNN.com: Scientist: 'Arctic is Screaming' (December 11, 2007) -
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Arctic Ice Melt Questions
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What roles does the Arctic Ocean play in the global climate? 1 AnswerThe question might better be rephrased as, "What role did the Arctic Ocean *not* have in the Global Climate", in that it was frozen over with a white ice-cap th... read more -
If cupcakes are going to be outside for awhile, what is the best kind of frosting to use that wont melt? 3 AnswersButtercream frosting is stable enough to stand up to heat, but fondant is recommend for outdoor cakes . The fondant will not melt or attract insects as much as ... read more -
Why did the Thule people spread over the Eastern Arctic? 1 AnswerThe Thule people originated around Amundsen Gulf in Alaska but due to their economy and lifestyle which revolved hunting, the Thule spread West all the way to G... read more
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In the NHL, how is icing indicated and how is icing waved off? 2 AnswersIcing...Rule 81.1 Here is an except from the NHL rulebook to explain how icing gets waved off http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26494 ---quote--- For the p... read more
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