Open water patches appear within 40 miles of the North Pole, NASA image shows
A NASA Worldview image from Aug. 29 shows large open-water patches 37 miles from the North Pole.
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“'A worrying snapshot': Satellite image shows large patches of open water less than 40 miles from the North Pole”
Open water patches appear within 40 miles of the North Pole, NASA image shows
Key points
- NASA Worldview image on Aug. 29 shows large open-water patches near the North Pole.
- Patches are 37 miles (60 kilometers) from the Pole, signaling fragile Arctic ice.
- Experts say climate change is making Arctic ice more erratic and brittle.
- Winds and ocean currents can rapidly alter ice distribution and open-water gaps.
- Scientists expect refreezing later in September, though overall ice is variable.
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8 8 Open water patches appear within 40 miles of the North Pole, NASA image shows
A NASA Worldview image from Aug. 29 shows large open-water patches 37 miles from the North Pole.