Arctic ice, comprising sea ice and glacial formations in the Earth's northern polar region, is crucial for global climate regulation. Its rapid decline due to...
Arctic ice comprises both sea ice, formed from frozen ocean water, and land-based ice (glaciers, ice sheets) found within the Arctic region.
It plays a vital role in regulating global climate by reflecting sunlight, influencing ocean currents, stabilizing sea levels, and supporting unique ecosystems and indigenous cultures.
The primary cause is global warming, driven by increased greenhouse gas emissions, which leads to rising air and ocean temperatures in the Arctic.
Impacts include rising global sea levels, disruption of weather patterns, loss of wildlife habitats, release of trapped greenhouse gases, and threats to indigenous communities.