Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing 1v1j2f Technology News

The North Pole experienced a rare winter heatwave, with temperatures exceeding freezing, alarming climate scientists. 4av40

Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 8 February 2025 13:00 IST

Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing

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North Pole temperature sures freezing in rare extreme winter warming event.

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North Pole temperatures climbed 36°F above seasonal average
Arctic warming threatens ice loss, wildlife, and indigenous communities
Weather system near Iceland linked to unusual Arctic temperature rise

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A dramatic rise in temperature was recorded at the North Pole, with levels suring the freezing point due to an extreme winter warming event. Reports indicate that temperatures climbed 20 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, raising concerns among climate scientists about its impact on Arctic ice loss and long-term warming trends. The event, which occurred over the weekend, is said to be among the most extreme instances of winter warming recorded in the region.

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As reported by the Guardian, temperatures at the North Pole exceeded 0 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed the significant warming trend, while an Arctic snow buoy logged a temperature reading of 0.5 degrees Celsius. Mika Rantanen, a researcher at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, told the Guardian that although estimating exact temperature variations in remote Arctic locations remains difficult, models suggest a deviation of more than 20 degrees Celsius.

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Julien Nicolas, a senior scientist at the Copernicus Climate Change Service, told the Guardian that a deep low-pressure system near Iceland was responsible for directing warm air toward the Arctic. The phenomenon was further amplified by warm sea temperatures in the northeastern Atlantic. Nicolas stated that while such weather events are rare, further analysis is required to determine their frequency.

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Previous instances of extreme Arctic warming have been recorded. In December 2016, temperatures at the North Pole reached approximately 32 degrees Fahrenheit during a winter heatwave.

Studies indicate that the Arctic is warming at a rate nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, a phenomenon known as Arctic amplification. The loss of reflective sea ice accelerates warming by increasing the absorption of polar bears and whales, are particularly vulnerable to these changes, which threaten their habitats and long-term survival.

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