New Delhi, July 22 -- Summary Arctic winters, particularly in Svalbard, are experiencing a fundamental shift due to recurrent warming driven by human-induced climate change

The region is warming fastest in winter because of feedbacks linked to physical processes

February 2025 saw temperatures significantly higher than historical averages, leading to snow and ice melting

Long-term impact: Impermeable crusts forming due to refreezing of meltwater underground can cut off gas exchange between soil & atmosphere

Svalbard, an archipelago in the northernmost Arctic, is experiencing a fundamental shift in its winters due to recurrent warm temperatures, according to a new article published in the journal Nature Communications.

The average air ...