Fig. 4: Factor analysis of changes in glacier mass and active layer thickness.
From: Atmosphere circulation patterns synchronize pan-Arctic glacier melt and permafrost thaw
Shown are factor loadings for the ensemble member with the maximum total factor loading. Superscripts indicate the data type associated with each location, namely glacier (G), CCI permafrost (P) – regional or sectorial averages, and CALM station permafrost data (C), their associated sector is indicated on the right axis (S1, S2, S3a/b, and S4). The first factor carries the largest load and is selected for further investigation.
