Fig. 1: Schematic representation of present-day and future Arctic Ocean atmosphere-ocean momentum exchange. | Nature Communications

Fig. 1: Schematic representation of present-day and future Arctic Ocean atmosphere-ocean momentum exchange.

From: Future sea ice weakening amplifies wind-driven trends in surface stress and Arctic Ocean spin-up

Fig. 1

a The current role of sea ice in mediating the impact of wind stress on the ocean. b Future changes in Arctic Ocean momentum exchange described in this paper and their impact on the ocean. Ocean currents are projected to accelerate due to a combination of (1) wind speeds increase, (2) weakening of the ice pack, and (3) reduced ice coverage. Illustration: NPI/Trine Lise Sviggum Helgerud.

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