Arctic: Accelerated air circulation may hasten ice melt

Researchers at the University of Vienna have observed accelerated air circulation in the Arctic. This faster circulation is causing warmer air masses from the south to reach the area more frequently.

17. March 2026
Arktis Gletscher Island
An Arctic glacier in Iceland, where the climate crisis is advancing particularly rapidly. (IMAGO / Westend61)

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Last updated: 17. March 2026