"Arctic sea ice set to hit new low " - BBC

demoleft

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Mon Aug-13-07 01:03 PM
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"Arctic sea ice set to hit new low " - BBC

"Arctic sea ice is expected to retreat to a record low by the end of this summer, scientists have predicted.

Measurements made by the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) showed the extent of sea ice on 8 August was almost 30% below the long-term average.

Because the region's melting season runs until the middle of September, scientists believe this summer will end with the lowest ice cover on record.

Researchers have forecast ice-free summers in the Arctic by 2040."

BBC, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6944401.stm

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NickB79

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Mon Aug-13-07 01:17 PM
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1. "Researchers have forecast ice-free summers in the Arctic by 2040."

I'm forecasting ice-free summers in the Arctic by 2015-2020. Hell, we will have created the fabled Northwest Passage before this summer is through.

The albedo effect in the northern hemisphere appears to have officially collapsed, replaced by a positive feedback loop of dark water=increased heating=more dark water=more heating, etc. This winter we'll likely see a pathetic re-icing of the Arctic Ocean, followed by an utter collapse within the next few years.

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kestrel91316

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Mon Aug-13-07 01:57 PM
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2. "...I'm forecasting ice-free summers in the Arctic by 2015-2020..."

Edited on Mon Aug-13-07 01:57 PM by kestrel91316

Hell, you took the words right out of my mouth. The scientists don't seem to be paying attention to the rapid acceleration of change. They are still thinking linearly.

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phantom power

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Mon Aug-13-07 02:06 PM
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3. I'm seriously wondering if it might happen this year.

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Systematic Chaos

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Tue Aug-14-07 12:14 AM
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4. Not this year, but if I were taking an over/under on it...

I'd take the under on 2011.5 :scared:

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