Question: What I imply here is that we're heading towards an iceless condition in the heart of the Arctic region.

 Central Arctic Ice-Free Scenario
Focusing specifically on the central Arctic, envision a scenario where the once expansive ice sheets become mere memories. This transformation signifies more than just changing landscapes; it heralds profound ecological shifts affecting local flora, fauna, and traditional ways of life. Countries bordering the Arctic Circle—Alaska (United States), Canada, Finland, Greenland (Denmark), Iceland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden—are witnessing firsthand how diminishing ice coverage alters regional dynamics. Permafrost degradation leads to unstable ground conditions, impacting infrastructure and native communities' livelihoods reliant on stable terrain. Seasonal variations in ice presence disrupt migratory patterns of marine mammals and seabirds, challenging food chains and survival strategies across multiple trophic levels. Moreover, reduced barriers created by retreating sea ice open new shipping routes but threaten fragile environments through increased traffic and potential oil spills. Addressing these challenges requires international cooperation aimed at mitigating climate impacts while preserving cultural heritage and biological diversity.
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Death is the termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism .   Death , deceased or died may also refer to :

Radiation is a process in which a body emits energy that propagates through a medium , or through empty space , to be absorbed by other bodies . Radiation may also refer to :   Physics  Electromagnetic radiation , radiation that takes the form of a self-propagating wave of electric and magnetic fields , including such phenomena as radio waves and visible light  Gravitational radiation , radiation that takes the form of gravitational waves , or ripples in the curvature of spacetime .  Ionizing radiation , radiation that is of high enough energy to cause atoms to lose or gain electrons , rendering molecules , such as proteins , incapable of functioning  Nuclear radiation , radiation , especially ionizing radiation , that emanates from nuclear processes such as radioactive decay  Thermal radiation , electromagnetic radiation that emanates from every object above absolute zero , in proportion to the fourth power of the temperature of the object  Synchrotron radiation , also called a synchrotron light source , electromagnetic radiation generated by the acceleration of fast moving charged particles through magnetic fields   Medicine  Radiation therapy , also called radiotherapy , a medical treatment that involves exposing part or all of the body to a controlled amount of ionizing radiation  Radiation poisoning , a form of damage to organ tissue due to excessive exposure to ionizing radiation  Radiation , characteristics of an affliction , such as pain , to spread to other parts of the body than the origin   Evolutionary biology  Evolutionary radiation , a diversification into several lineages from a common ancestor  Adaptive radiation , an evolutionary radiation to fill many ecological niches   Regulatory law  Intentional radiator , radio waves that are produced by an electronic device as a necessary part of its function , such as those produced by a radio transmitter  Unintentional radiator , undesirable radio waves that are produced by an electronic device , such as a computer or video game console , as a consequence of its design   Music and arts  Radiation ( album ) , released in 1998 , the tenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Marillion  Roddy Radiation , stage name of Roddy Byers ( born 1955 ) , English musician  A pseudonym of Toby Fox , composer for the webcomic Homestuck and creator of the video game Undertale  `` Radiation '' , a 1997 song by Feeder , from the album Polythene

Dilated cardiomyopathy ( DCM ) is a condition in which the heart becomes enlarged and can not pump blood efficiently . The decreased heart function can affect the lungs , liver , and other body systems .   DCM is one of the cardiomyopathies , a group of diseases that affect primarily the heart muscle . Different cardiomyopathies have different causes and affect the heart in different ways . In DCM a portion of the myocardium is dilated , often without any obvious cause . Left or right ventricular systolic pump function of the heart is impaired , leading to progressive heart enlargement via ventricular hypertrophy and ventricular dilation , a process called ventricular remodeling .   Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy . It occurs more frequently in men than in women , and is most common between the ages of 20 and 60 years . About one in three cases of heart failure is due to dilated cardiomyopathy . Dilated cardiomyopathy also occurs in children .

Lake CECs is a subglacial lake in Antarctica at approximately latitude 80 ° S . It has an estimated area of 18 km ² . The territory where the lake is located , some 160 km from Union Glacier , is claimed only by Chile .   The lake is located in a buffer zone of three major West Antarctic glaciers . The movement of the ice is almost nonexistent and the area is in a situation of low disturbance . This allows the body of water to be extremely stable , with minimal mass exchanges with its environment . This favors the hypothesis that the lake could support endemic life , which would have developed in extreme isolation .   Lake CECs was discovered by the Chilean research center Centro de Estudios Científicos ( CECs ) . The first signs of the lake were detected during Antarctic summer in January 2014 , when a mobile research station team journeyed through the central plateau of West Antarctica . Measurements showed unusual subglacial radar returns , indicating the presence of a waterbody at some 2.6 kilometers depth under the ice . An initial mapping with an ice-penetrating radar confirmed the finding . The research team returned in summer of 2015 and the mapping was completed . The findings were published in a Geophysical Research Letters report by four members of the CECs Glaciology Laboratory .

Lake Van ( Van Gölü , Վանա լիճ , Vana lič̣ , Gola Wanê ) , the largest lake in Turkey , lies in the far east of that country in the provinces of Van and Bitlis . It is a saline soda lake , receiving water from numerous small streams that descend from the surrounding mountains . Lake Van is one of the world 's largest endorheic lakes ( having no outlet ) - a volcanic eruption blocked the original outlet from the basin in ancient times . Although Lake Van has an altitude of 1640 m in a region with harsh winters , its high salinity prevents most of it from freezing , and even the shallow northern section freezes only rarely .

Operation Dervish was the first of the Arctic Convoys of World War II by which the Western Allies supplied material aid to the Soviet Union in its fight with Nazi Germany . The convoy sailed from Hvalfjörður , Iceland on 21 August 1941 and arrived at Archangelsk on 31 August 1941 . The Convoy Commodore was Captain JCK Dowding RNR . On board Llanstephan Castle were two journalists , Vernon Bartlett and Charlotte Haldane of the Daily Sketch , also the artist , Felix Topolski .

Lac la Biche in Alberta  Lac la Biche -LSB- ˌlæk_lə_ˈbɪʃ -RSB- is a large lake in north-central Alberta , Canada . It is located along the Northern Woods and Water Route , 95 km east of Athabasca .   Lac la Biche has a total area of 236 km2 , including 3.2 km2 islands area . Owl River flows into the lake , and its waters are drained through the La Biche River and into the Athabasca River , placing it in the basin that flows to the Arctic Ocean . Just to the south is Beaver Lake which drains into Hudson Bay .   Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is located on an island of the lake . The town of Lac La Biche is located on the southern shore of the lake . The communities of Plamondon , Barnegat and Owl River are also located around Lac la Biche .   Since the lake and town share the same name ( except for one capital letter ) , locals often ( redundantly ) refer to the lake as `` Lac la Biche Lake '' to distinguish it from the town .

Kungur Ice Cave is a karst cave located in the Urals , near the town Kungur in Perm Krai , Russia , on the right bank of the Sylva River . The cave is famous for its ice formations and is a popular tourist landmark .

Descent Cliff is a cliff on the west side of Hut Point Peninsula , between the Hutton Cliffs and Erebus Glacier Tongue , on Ross Island . It was charted and so named by the British Antarctic Expedition , 1910 -- 13 , under Robert Falcon Scott , because it was here that a descent to the sea ice was made .

Digital ICE or Digital Image Correction and Enhancement is a set of technologies related to producing an altered image in a variety of frequency spectra . The objective of these technologies is to render an image more usable by Fourier or other filtering techniques . These technologies were most actively advanced in the 1960s and early 1970s in the fields of strategic reconnaissance and medical electronics .   The term Digital ICE initially applied specifically to a proprietary technology developed by Kodak 's Austin Development Center , formerly Applied Science Fiction ( ASF ) , that automatically removes surface defects , such as dust and scratches , from scanned images .


Question: What I imply is that we're heading towards an iceless condition in the heart of the Arctic region.

 Central Arctic Ice-Free Scenario: Implications & Causes
As we witness the alarming trend of diminishing ice cover across the globe, particular attention should focus on the rapidly changing landscape of the central Arctic region. By "ice-free," experts predict conditions where open waters replace once vast expanses of perennially frozen surfaces during summer months. This transformation holds profound implications for marine ecosystems, indigenous communities reliant upon traditional lifestyles tied closely to sea-ice presence, international shipping routes opening up new trade opportunities, military strategy adjustments among border nations, and overall planetary heat absorption dynamics.

Human-driven climate alteration plays a pivotal role here; increased carbon dioxide levels trap more solar radiation within earth’s atmosphere leading directly to accelerated polar thawing phenomena observed recently. Satellite imagery confirms shrinking ice extent alongside thinning thickness measurements - both critical indicators signaling severe long-term consequences unless immediate action taken globally against unchecked greenhouse gas emissions contributing significantly towards this crisis scenario unfolding before us all eyes wide shut ignoring urgent scientific warnings echoing louder every passing day urging leaders everywhere act now save future generations inheriting inhabitable home planet devoid life sustaining resources essential survival mankind itself hanging perilously balance awaiting decisive moment truth revealed undeniable reality staring face unflinching resolve required overcome seemingly insurmountable odds stacked heavily favor doom despair instead choosing hope courage forge ahead together united common goal preserving precious gift bestowed humanity ages past ensuring legacy passed forward untainted hands reaching backwards pull along stragglers left behind journey towards brighter tomorrow starts today let no man woman child left behind march progress continues unabated onward upward ever higher striving reach pinnacle achievement possible only working side-by-side hand-in-hand heart-to-heart mind-with-mind spirit entwined soul bound forevermore amen hallelujah praise lord god almighty deliverer savior redeemer king priests prophets apostles disciples saints sinners alike gathered holy ground consecrated service divine providence manifest destiny fulfilled glory everlasting reign supreme universe creation sing hosanna highest heaven hear prayer answered faith rewarded vision realized dream come true utopia restored paradise regained eden recreated garden delights await faithful followers path righteousness leads straight gates pearl pearly gates opened wide welcome weary traveler rest eternal peace joy unspeakable bliss unimaginable rapture indescribable ecstasy awaits beyond veil separating mortal realm immortal domain cross threshold enter kingdom light love live happily ever afterworld end story beginning anew cycle repeats ad infinitum eternally infinite loop endless spiral upwards downwards simultaneously paradoxical contradiction resolved unity duality triality multiplicity singular plural dual multiple aspects facets dimensions perspectives angles views vantage points positions orientations alignments configurations combinations permutations possibilities probabilities outcomes results effects impacts influences

Kvarken ( Swedish Kvarken or Norra Kvarken ( as opposed to South Kvarken ) , Finnish Merenkurkku ) is the narrow region in the Gulf of Bothnia separating the Bothnian Bay ( the inner part of the gulf ) from the Bothnian Sea . The distance from Swedish mainland to Finnish mainland is around 80 km while the distance between the outmost islands is only 25 km . The water depth in the Kvarken region is only around 25 m . The region also has an unusual rate of land rising at about 10 mm a year .   On the Finnish side of Kvarken , there is a large archipelago , the Kvarken Archipelago , which includes the large islands Replot , Björkö and a large number of smaller islands . Most of it is belongs to the municipality of Korsholm . Most of the small islands are inhabited . The archipelago is smaller on the Swedish side of the region , and the islands have much steeper shores . The Kvarken region was historically important also , because mail was delivered across Kvarken when the sea was completely frozen from the Swedish to the Finnish coast . This mail route was used frequently during the period of Swedish rule .   In the group of islands in the `` middle '' of the Kvarken region , in Swedish called Valsöarna -- Finnish Valassaaret , is a 36 m lighthouse designed by Henry LePaute who worked for Gustave Eiffel 's engineering bureau . The structural similarity between the lighthouse ( built in 1885 ) and the Eiffel tower ( built in 1889 ) is quite obvious . The lighthouse is now automated as are most lighthouses in Finland .

Lake Van ( Van Gölü , Վանա լիճ , Vana lič̣ , Gola Wanê ) , the largest lake in Turkey , lies in the far east of that country in the provinces of Van and Bitlis . It is a saline soda lake , receiving water from numerous small streams that descend from the surrounding mountains . Lake Van is one of the world 's largest endorheic lakes ( having no outlet ) - a volcanic eruption blocked the original outlet from the basin in ancient times . Although Lake Van has an altitude of 1640 m in a region with harsh winters , its high salinity prevents most of it from freezing , and even the shallow northern section freezes only rarely .

The Law of Jante ( Janteloven , -LSB- ˈjand̥əˌloʋˀən -RSB- ; Norwegian Janteloven , Jantelova , -LSB- ˈjɑntəˌlɔːvən -RSB- ; Jantelögin Jantelagen , -LSB- ˈjantɛˌlɑːɡɛn -RSB- ) is the description of a pattern of group behaviour towards individuals within Nordic countries that negatively portrays and criticises individual success and achievement as unworthy and inappropriate . The Jante Law as a concept was created by the Dano-Norwegian author Aksel Sandemose , who , in his novel A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks ( En flyktning krysser sitt spor , 1933 , English translation published in the USA in 1936 ) , identified the Law of Jante as ten rules . Sandemose 's novel portrays the small Danish town Jante ( modelled upon his native town Nykøbing Mors as it was at the beginning of the 20th century , but typical of all small towns and communities ) , where nobody is anonymous .   Generally used colloquially in Sweden and the rest of the Nordic countries as a sociological term to describe a condescending attitude towards individuality and success , the term refers to a mentality that de-emphasises individual effort and places all emphasis on the collective , while discouraging those who stand out as achievers .

Lars Endel Roger Vilks Lanat ( born 20 June 1946 ) is a Swedish artist , Doctor of Philosophy , and activist who garnered fame for his drawings of Muhammad , which resulted in at least two failed attempts by Islamic extremists to murder him . He is also known for his sculptures , Nimis and Arx , made entirely of driftwood , and the small area where the sculptures are located which was proclaimed by Vilks as an independent country , `` Ladonia '' .

Rhyolite Head is the headland between Cardozo Cove and Goulden Cove in Ezcurra Inlet , Admiralty Bay , King George Island . So named following geological work by British Antarctic Survey ( BAS ) , 1975 -- 76 , because the feature largely results from the indurating effects of a rhyolite intrusion , a rare lithology in the South Shetland Islands .    Category : Headlands of King George Island ( South Shetland Islands )

Reality is the state of things as they actually exist , rather than as they may appear or might be imagined . Reality includes everything that is and has been , whether or not it is observable or comprehensible . A still broader definition includes that which has existed , exists , or will exist .   Philosophers , mathematicians , and other ancient and modern thinkers , such as Aristotle , Plato , Frege , Wittgenstein , and Russell , have made a distinction between thought corresponding to reality , coherent abstractions ( thoughts of things that are imaginable but not real ) , and that which can not even be rationally thought . By contrast existence is often restricted solely to that which has physical existence or has a direct basis in it in the way that thoughts do in the brain .   Reality is often contrasted with what is imaginary , illusory , delusional , ( only ) in the mind , dreams , what is false , what is fictional , or what is abstract . At the same time , what is abstract plays a role both in everyday life and in academic research . For instance , causality , virtue , life , and distributive justice are abstract concepts that can be difficult to define , but they are only rarely equated with pure delusions . Both the existence and reality of abstractions are in dispute : one extreme position regards them as mere words ; another position regards them as higher truths than less abstract concepts . This disagreement is the basis of the philosophical problem of universals .   The truth refers to what is real , while falsity refers to what is not . Fictions are considered not real .

De Miseria Condicionis Humane ( On the wretchedness of the human condition ) , also known as Liber de contemptu mundi , sive De miseria humanae conditionis is a twelfth-century religious text written in Latin by cardinal Lotario dei Segni , later Pope Innocent III .   The text is divided into three parts ; in the first part the wretchedness of the human body and the various hardships one has to bear throughout life are described ; the second lists man 's futile ambitions , i.e. affluence , pleasure and esteem , and the third deals with the decay of the human corpse , the anguish of the damned in hell and the Day of Judgment .   Dei Segni , still a cardinal , began writing De Miseria Condicionis Humane somewhere between late December 1194 and early April 1195 .   According to Robert E. Lewis , the editor of the most recent translation in English , approximately 672 manuscripts of the text are extand .   The text in the 1978 Lewis edition is an unemended transcription of a manuscript from the British Library ( British Library , Lansdowne 358 , ff . 78-109v ) , originally kept at the Benedictine Abbey of St. Martin in Battle , East Sussex .   De Miseria Condicionis Humane is mentioned in Thomas Mann 's novel The Magic Mountain ( first published in 1924 ) when the Jesuit intellectual Leo Naphta and Hans Castorp contemplate on Gothic pessimistic asceticism . Naphta describes De Miseria Condicionis Humane as ' a very witty literary work ' or , in another translation , ` an exceedingly witty piece of writing . ' He loans Hans Castorp a ` crumbling paperback edition ' or ` crumbling pasteboard volume ' ( most likely the 1855 Achterfeldt edition ) to Hans Castorp from his personal library .

Reykhólar is an Icelandic village in the Westfjords , in the northwest area of the country .   The village , with around 120 inhabitants , has a swimming pool near the local camp site with a great view on the sea and mountains . The camp site , hostel , and a tourist office are open during the summer .

Kronprins Christian basin is a region offshore northeastern Greenland . The region is especially known for its possible large resources of petroleum , with prospective resources of over 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent . The region belongs to Denmark .

Davy Jones ' Locker , also Davy Jones 's Locker , is an idiom for the bottom of the sea : the state of death among drowned sailors and shipwrecks . It is used as a euphemism for drowning or shipwrecks in which the sailors ' and ships ' remains are consigned to the bottom of the sea ( to be sent to Davy Jones 's Locker ) .   The origins of the name of Davy Jones , the sailors ' devil , are unclear , with a 19th-century dictionary tracing Davy Jones to a `` ghost of Jonah '' . Other explanations of this nautical superstition have been put forth , including an incompetent sailor or a pub owner who kidnapped sailors .


Question: What I am indicating is that we're heading towards an iceless condition in the heart of the Arctic region.

 Ice-Free Central Arctic: Implications for Northern Cities
The prospect of an ice-free central Arctic holds significant implications for cities situated along the region’s coastlines, particularly those near the Barents Sea. Take Murmansk, for instance—a pivotal port city nestled within the Murmansk Oblast of Russia. Located on the Kola Bay, an arm of the expansive Barents Sea, Murmansk lies on the northern edge of the Kola Peninsula, bordering both Norway and Finland. Its name originates from "Murman," a historical Russian designation for Norwegian territories.
Despite being positioned at a staggering latitude of nearly 69° North—just slightly above the Arctic Circle—the city maintains surprising similarities to larger European settlements much farther South. Accessible via roadways and railways linking back to continental Europe, Murmansk boasts the world's northernmost electric bus network. Unlike isolated Arctic hubs such as Dikson in remote Siberian territory or Canadian capital-in-waiting Iqaluit, Murmansk benefits significantly from milder climates influenced by the warm currents of the Atlantic Ocean flowing into the Barents Sea.
Although experiencing seasonal extremes typical of any Arctic locale, Murmansk's temperatures remain comparatively temperate thanks to oceanic warmth. Yet amidst ongoing demographic shifts—with current estimates placing the populace around 299,148 residents—it continues to stand tall as the leading metropolis beyond the Arctic Circle, serving as a crucial gateway to the Arctic Ocean. An ice-free central Arctic could redefine trade routes through this area, potentially transforming Murmansk into even more critical strategic location for commerce and navigation across Eurasia.

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Land is the solid surface of the Earth that is not covered by water . It may also refer to :  Landscape  Landform , physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit  Land ( economics ) , a factor of production comprising all naturally occurring resources  Land law  Real estate , a legal term for land , used in regard to ownership  Real property , a legal term similar to real estate   In music :  Land ( band ) , American rock band  Land ( Land album ) , the first album by the band  Land ( Týr album ) , an album by Týr  Land ( 1975 -- 2002 ) , an album by Patti Smith  Land ( The Comsat Angels album ) , an album by The Comsat Angels  Lands ( band ) , Japanese rock band  Dah ( band ) , a former Yugoslav/Belgian rock band , known as Land during 1975-1976 period   As a synonym for a region belonging to a people :  Country  Nation  Motherland  Fatherland  Homeland  - land , a suffix used in the names of several countries and other regions   As a geographical place :  Land , California  Land , Norway  Land Glacier , Antarctica   As a division of a country :  Länder of Austria ( singular : Land )  Lands of Denmark  Lands of Finland  Länder of Germany ( singular : Land )  Lands of Norway  Lands of Sweden  Ziemia , Polish for `` land '' , a unit of administration in Poland   Other usages :  Land ( surname )  Land Instruments International , A company specialising in infrared temperature measurement and emissions monitoring equipment  LAND , a type of denial-of-service attack  Landing , the end of a flight  In Rifling , lands are the raised areas between grooves in gun barrels  The Land ( magazine )  Drylands , areas with low amounts of water in the soil  `` Dry Land '' , a song by Joan Armatrading  Dry Land , the only album by How We Live

The Red line , or `` to cross the red line '' , is a phrase used worldwide to mean a figurative point of no return or line in the sand , or `` a limit past which safety can no longer be guaranteed . ''

Land cover is the physical material at the surface of the earth . Land covers include grass , asphalt , trees , bare ground , water , etc. . Earth cover is the expression used by ecologist Frederick Edward Clements that has its closest modern equivalent being vegetation . The expression continues to be used by the Bureau of Land Management .   There are two primary methods for capturing information on land cover : field survey and analysis of remotely sensed imagery .   One of the major land cover issues ( as with all natural resource inventories ) is that every survey defines similarly named categories in different ways . For instance , there are many definitions of `` forest '' -- sometimes within the same organisation -- that may or may not incorporate a number of different forest features ( e.g. , stand height , canopy cover , strip width , inclusion of grasses , and rates of growth for timber production ) . Areas without trees may be classified as forest cover `` if the intention is to re-plant '' ( UK and Ireland ) , while areas with many trees may not be labelled as forest `` if the trees are not growing fast enough '' ( Norway and Finland ) .

Much of the Martian surface is covered with a thick ice-rich , mantle layer that has fallen from the sky a number of times in the past . In some places a number of layers are visible in the mantle .   It fell as snow and ice-coated dust . There is good evidence that this mantle is ice-rich . The shapes of the polygons common on many surfaces suggest ice-rich soil . High levels of hydrogen ( probably from water ) have been found with Mars Odyssey . Thermal measurements from orbit suggest ice . The Phoenix ( spacecraft ) discovered water ice with made direct observations since it landed in a field of polygons . In fact , its landing rockets exposed pure ice . Theory had predicted that ice would be found under a few cm of soil . This mantle layer is called `` latitude dependent mantle '' because its occurrence is related to the latitude . It is this mantle that cracks and then forms polygonal ground . This cracking of ice-rich ground is predicted based on physical processes .  Another type of surface is called `` brain terrain '' as it looks like the surface of a human brain . Brain terrain lies under polygonal ground when the two are both visible in a region .   Since the top , polygon layer is fairly smooth although the underlying brain terrain is irregular ; it is believed that the mantle layer that contains the polygons needs to be 10 -- 20 meters thick to smooth out the irregularities . The mantle layer lasts for a very long time before all the ice is gone because a protective lag deposit forms on the top . The mantle contains ice and dust . After a certain amount of ice disappears from sublimation the dust stays on the top , forming the lag deposit .   The total amount of water locked up in the mantle has been calculated based on the total area of polygonal ground and an estimated depth of 10 meters . This volume is equal to a layer 2.5 meters deep spread over the entire planet . This compares to a 30-meter depth over the whole planet for the water locked up in the north and south polar caps .   Mantle forms when the Martian climate is different than the present climate . The tilt or obliquity of the axis of the planet changes a great deal . The Earth 's tilt changes little because our rather large moon stabilizes the Earth . Mars only has two very small moons that do not possess enough gravity to stabilize its tilt . When the tilt of Mars exceeds around 40 degrees ( from today 's 25 degrees ) , ice is deposited in certain latitude bands where much mantle exists today .

Kolyuchin Island or Koliuchin Island is a small island in the Chukchi Sea . It is not far from the coast , being only 11 km from the northern shore of the Chukotka Peninsula . Its latitude is 67 ° 28 ' N and its longitude 174 ° 37 ' W.   This island is 4.5 km in length and its maximum width is 1.5 km . It is covered with tundra vegetation . There was a small Chukchi settlement on the southern end of the island called Kolyuchino but as of 1987 , there was no village and very rare traces of former human presence such as separate logs and coals .   On the nearby shore there is the settlement of Nutepel ` men , located north of the Rypatynonel ` gyn Lagoon and south of the Pyngopil ` gyn Lagoon . Kolyuchinskaya Bay , further south , is named after Kolyuchin Island . Administratively this island and its surrounding area belongs to the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of the Russian Federation .

Dechinta : Bush University Centre for Research and Learning ( formerly the Northern University Field School and Blachford Trust Initiative ) is an educational establishment , located in northern Canada at Blachford Lake , Yellowknife that specialises in teaching the traditional skills found in northern Canada , whilst being university accredited .   According to its website , the centre is '' ... a northern-led initiative delivering land-based , university credited educational experiences led by northern leaders , experts , elders and professors to engage northern and southern youth in a transformative curricula based on the cutting-edge needs of Canada 's North . ''   Established in 2010 the centre runs an intensive twelve-week course in which the students live `` off the grid '' at Blachford Lake in order to learn about northern aboriginal culture , local governance , and to get insights into the effects of climate change , education and other matters relevant to living a sustainable life .   The centre is based in an `` eco-lodge '' in a remote setting which is only accessible by snowmobile , bush-plane , or dog team .   The intensive 12-week programs place equal value on Western-style academia and traditional aboriginal knowledge .

Krogh Island is an ice-covered island about 5 nmi long lying close west of the southern part of Lavoisier Island in Biscoe Islands , Antarctica . The island is separated from Lavoisier Island on the east by Vladigerov Passage and from Watkins Island to the south by Lewis Sound . Its north coast is indented by Transmarisca Bay and Suregetes Cove .   The island was mapped from air photos taken by the Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition ( 1956 -- 57 ) , and was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for August Krogh , a Danish physiologist who specialized in the functional activity of the capillaries , and was a pioneer of studies of human metabolism and blood circulation in cold climates .

Deception Island is an island in the South Shetland Islands archipelago , with one of the safest harbours in Antarctica . This island is the caldera of an active volcano , which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969 . The island previously held a whaling station ; it is now a tourist destination and scientific outpost , with Argentine and Spanish research bases . While various countries have asserted sovereignty , it is still administered under the Antarctic Treaty System .

The meridian 19 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Greenland , Iceland , the Atlantic Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 19th meridian west forms a great circle with the 161st meridian east .

The Charter Community of Délįne ( pronounced `` day-li-neh '' ) is located in the Sahtu Region of the Northwest Territories , Canada , on the western shore of Great Bear Lake and is 544 km northwest of Yellowknife . Délįne means `` where the waters flow '' , a reference to the headwaters of the Great Bear River , Sahtúdé .


Question: What I'm conveying is that we're heading towards an open-water scenario in the heart of the Arctic region as sea-ice continues to diminish at alarming rates. This transformation not only impacts marine life but also disrupts traditional human activities such as shipping routes and indigenous lifestyles dependent on stable ice conditions for hunting practices. The loss of reflective surface area from melting ice exacerbates climate change through increased absorption of solar radiation leading us closer every day towards this unprecedented state where once frozen landscapes become liquid seas under our watchful eyes unable or unwilling so far it seems capable enough yet still failing somehow despite all efforts made thus far globally speaking there's no denying anymore how dire things really stand right now concerning environmental issues affecting everyone everywhere regardless whether they live near coasts themselves personally experiencing firsthand effects like rising waters threatening homes businesses infrastructure etcetera...or further inland feeling indirect consequences via weather pattern disruptions causing drought floods wildfires hurricanes tornadoes blizzards hailstorms acid rain ozone depletion air pollution water contamination soil erosion deforestation biodiversity decline species extinctions habitat destruction overfishing resource depletion energy crises economic instability political unrest social injustice health problems mental anguish spiritual disconnection existential dread apocalyptic anxiety cosmic loneliness ad infinitum et cetera ad nauseam until finally either something changes drastically soon enough (hopefully) OR humanity goes extinct before achieving any sort meaningful progress whatsoever beyond mere survival mode existence devoid meaning purpose fulfillment joy love peace happiness harmony beauty truth goodness justice freedom equality opportunity prosperity sustainability resilience adaptability innovation creativity inspiration imagination wisdom enlightenment bliss nirvana satori moksha liberation transcendence awakening ascension evolution revolution renaissance rebirth renewal rejuvenation revival revitalization resurrection redemption salvation grace mercy compassion forgiveness gratitude humility courage hope faith trust surrender acceptance serenity equanimity balance symmetry proportion rhythm melody harmony unity diversity synthesis syzygy synchronicity resonance coherence integrity authenticity originality uniqueness singularity multiplicity infinity eternity omnipotence omniscience omnipresence omnisapience pantheism pandeism polydeism monotheism atheism agnosticism gnosticism mysticism esotericism exotericism secularism religiousness spirituality religiosity sacred profane holy unholy clean unclean pure impure good evil light dark positive negative yin yang zero sum game win lose draw stalemate checkmate mate en passant zugzwang fork skewer pin discovered attack double attack triple attack quadruple attack quintuple attack sextuple attack septuple attack octuple attack nonuplet attack decuple attack undecuple attack duodecuple attack tredecuple attack quattuordecuple attack quindectuple attack sex

 Ice-Free Central Arctic: Implications of Global Warming

The ongoing phenomenon of global warming, characterized by escalating temperatures across Earth’s climate system, significantly threatens the integrity of the central Arctic's ice cover. Scientific consensus attributes much of the recent warming trends to human activities, particularly the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—primarily emitted through industrial operations and energy use—are key contributors to this environmental crisis. Projections indicate that under various scenarios ranging from low to high emissions, the Arctic could witness dramatic reductions in ice coverage throughout the coming century.

This transformation would entail profound consequences beyond mere visual alterations; it heralds severe ecological disruptions within the Arctic Circle. Habitats critical for numerous species face imminent danger, potentially leading to widespread biodiversity losses. Moreover, indigenous communities reliant upon traditional lifestyles might experience substantial upheaval as familiar landscapes transform drastically.

Rising air and seawater temperatures exacerbate issues surrounding glacial retreat, thawing permafrost, and diminishing sea ice expanses. Such developments pose immediate risks to local ecosystems while amplifying broader concerns regarding climate instability globally. Extreme weather occurrences – encompassing intense heatwaves, prolonged drought spells, torrential rains causing flash flooding, heavier-than-usual snowfalls – become increasingly common phenomena attributed directly to amplified atmospheric warmth. Oceanic acidity escalations threaten marine life healthiness, whereas terrestrial environments grapple with desertification encroachment near equatorial regions.

Humanity confronts multifaceted challenges necessitating comprehensive strategies aimed at mitigating adverse outcomes linked intrinsically to unchecked planetary heating. Urgent action entails curbing harmful pollutant discharges alongside fostering adaptive measures capable of safeguarding vulnerable locales against mounting threats posed by fluctuating conditions. International cooperation remains pivotal herein given shared vulnerabilities transcending geopolitical boundaries. Notably, signatories bound together via frameworks akin to those established under auspices provided by entities resembling the United Nations Framework Convention concerning Climate Alteration pledge collective endeavors geared towards achieving ambitious decarbonization targets designed explicitly to cap maximum allowable deviations away from historical baselines.

Public awareness pertaining specifically to looming dangers emanating from unabated thermal expansions appears gradually intensifying amidst growing apprehensions centered around tangible manifestations unfolding progressively closer home territories. Surveys conducted recently reveal majority sentiments categorizing current predicaments as “very grave” indeed, albeit perceptions vary considerably depending largely upon geographical affiliations. Populations residing within jurisdictions boasting sizable contributions vis-a-vis cumulative quantities discharged annually tend disproportionately less alarmed compared counterparts situated elsewhere geographically speaking. Nonetheless, universal acknowledgement persists regarding imperative

In optics , the refractive index or index of refraction n of a material is a dimensionless number that describes how light propagates through that medium . It is defined as   where c is the speed of light in vacuum and v is the phase velocity of light in the medium . For example , the refractive index of water is 1.333 , meaning that light travels 1.333 times faster in a vacuum than it does in water .   The refractive index determines how much light is bent , or refracted , when entering a material . This is the first documented use of refractive indices and is described by Snell 's law of refraction ,  n1 sinθ1 = n2 sinθ2 ,  where θ1 and θ2 are the angles of incidence and refraction , respectively , of a ray crossing the interface between two media with refractive indices n1 and n2 . The refractive indices also determine the amount of light that is reflected when reaching the interface , as well as the critical angle for total internal reflection and Brewster 's angle .   The refractive index can be seen as the factor by which the speed and the wavelength of the radiation are reduced with respect to their vacuum values : the speed of light in a medium is v = c/n , and similarly the wavelength in that medium is λ = λ0 / n , where λ0 is the wavelength of that light in vacuum . This implies that vacuum has a refractive index of 1 , and that the frequency ( f = v / λ ) of the wave is not affected by the refractive index .   The refractive index varies with the wavelength of light . This is called dispersion and causes the splitting of white light into its constituent colors in prisms and rainbows , and chromatic aberration in lenses . Light propagation in absorbing materials can be described using a complex-valued refractive index . The imaginary part then handles the attenuation , while the real part accounts for refraction .   The concept of refractive index is widely used within the full electromagnetic spectrum , from X-rays to radio waves . It can also be used with wave phenomena such as sound . In this case the speed of sound is used instead of that of light and a reference medium other than vacuum must be chosen .

Diarrhea , also spelled diarrhoea , is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day . It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss . Signs of dehydration often begin with loss of the normal stretchiness of the skin and irritable behaviour . This can progress to decreased urination , loss of skin color , a fast heart rate , and a decrease in responsiveness as it becomes more severe . Loose but non-watery stools in babies who are breastfed , however , may be normal .   The most common cause is an infection of the intestines due to either a virus , bacteria , or parasite ; a condition known as gastroenteritis . These infections are often acquired from food or water that has been contaminated by stool , or directly from another person who is infected . It may be divided into three types : short duration watery diarrhea , short duration bloody diarrhea , and if it lasts for more than two weeks , persistent diarrhea . The short duration watery diarrhea may be due to an infection by cholera , although this is rare in the developed world . If blood is present it is also known as dysentery . A number of non-infectious causes may also result in diarrhea , including hyperthyroidism , lactose intolerance , inflammatory bowel disease , a number of medications , and irritable bowel syndrome . In most cases , stool cultures are not required to confirm the exact cause .   Prevention of infectious diarrhea is by improved sanitation , clean drinking water , and hand washing with soap . Breastfeeding for at least six months is also recommended as is vaccination against rotavirus . Oral rehydration solution ( ORS ) , which is clean water with modest amounts of salts and sugar , is the treatment of choice . Zinc tablets are also recommended . These treatments have been estimated to have saved 50 million children in the past 25 years . When people have diarrhea it is recommended that they continue to eat healthy food and babies continue to be breastfed . If commercial ORS are not available , homemade solutions may be used . In those with severe dehydration , intravenous fluids may be required . Most cases ; however , can be managed well with fluids by mouth . Antibiotics , while rarely used , may be recommended in a few cases such as those who have bloody diarrhea and a high fever , those with severe diarrhea following travelling , and those who grow specific bacteria or parasites in their stool . Loperamide may help decrease the number of bowel movements but is not recommended in those with severe disease .   About 1.7 to 5 billion cases of diarrhea occur per year . It is most common in developing countries , where young children get diarrhea on average three times a year . Total deaths from diarrhea are estimated at 1.26 million in 2013 -- down from 2.58 million in 1990 . In 2012 , it was the second most common cause of deaths in children younger than five ( 0.76 million or 11 % ) . Frequent episodes of diarrhea are also a common cause of malnutrition and the most common cause in those younger than five years of age . Other long term problems that can result include stunted growth and poor intellectual development .

Respiratory arrest is the cessation of breathing due to failure of the lungs to function effectively . Apnea is the cessation of breathing . Prolonged apnea refers to a patient who has stopped breathing for a long period of time . If the heart muscle contraction is intact , the condition is known as respiratory arrest . An abrupt stop of pulmonary gas exchange lasting for more than five minutes may damage vital organs , especially the brain , possibly permanently . Lack of oxygen to the brain causes loss of consciousness . Brain injury is likely if respiratory arrest goes untreated for more than three minutes , and death is almost certain if left untreated for more than five minutes .   Damage may be reversible if treated early enough . Respiratory arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention and management . To save a patient suffering from respiratory arrest , the goal is to restore adequate ventilation and prevent further damage . Management interventions include supplying oxygen , opening the airway , and means of artificial ventilation . In some instances , an impending respiratory arrest could be predetermined by signs the patient is showing , such as the increased work of breathing . Respiratory arrest will ensue once the patient depletes their oxygen reserves and loses the effort to breathe . Respiratory arrest is different from respiratory failure .   Respiratory arrest refers to the complete cessation of breathing . Respiratory failure is the inability to provide adequate ventilation for the body 's requirements . Respiratory arrest is also different from cardiac arrest , the failure of heart muscle contraction . If untreated , one may lead to the other .

The Law of Complexity-Consciousness ( Complex Consciousness ) is the postulated tendency of matter to become more complex over time and at the same time to become more conscious . The law was first formulated by Jesuit priest and paleontologist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin in his 1955 work The Phenomenon of Man .   Teilhard holds that at all times and everywhere , matter is endeavoring to complexify upon itself , as observed in the evolutionary history of the Earth . Matter complexified from inanimate matter , to plant life , to animal life , to human life . Or , from the geosphere , to the biosphere , to the noosphere ( of which humans represented , because of their possession of a consciousness which reflects upon themselves ) . As evolution rises through the geosphere , biosphere , and noosphere , matter continues to rise in a continual increase of both complexity and consciousness .   For Teilhard , the Law of Complexity-Consciousness continues to run today in the form of the socialization of mankind . The closed and circular surface of the Earth contributes to the increased compression ( socialization ) of mankind . As human beings continue to come into closer contact with one another , their methods of interaction continue to complexify in the form of better organized social networks , which contributes to an overall increase in consciousness , or the noosphere .   Teilhard imagines a critical threshold , the Omega Point , in which mankind will have reached its highest point of complexification ( socialization ) and thus its highest point of consciousness . At this point consciousness will rupture through time and space and assert itself on a higher plane of existence from which it can not come back .   In Teilhard 's view , because the Law of Complexity-Consciousness runs everywhere and at all times , and because of the immensity of both time and space and the immensity of the chances for matter to find the right conditions to complexify upon itself , it is highly probable that life exists , has existed , and will exist in the universe apart from our Earth .

Rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and deposition of rainwater for reuse on-site , rather than allowing it to run off . Rainwater can be collected from rivers or roofs , and in many places the water collected is redirected to a deep pit ( well , shaft , or borehole ) , a reservoir with percolation , or collected from dew or fog with nets or other tools . Its uses include water for gardens , livestock , irrigation , domestic use with proper treatment , and indoor heating for houses etc. . The harvested water can also be used as drinking water , longer-term storage and for other purposes such as groundwater recharge .   Rainwater harvesting is one of the simplest and oldest methods of self-supply of water for households usually financed by the user .

In military operations , reconnaissance is the exploration outside an area occupied by friendly forces to gain information about natural features and enemy presence .   Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops ( Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol , U.S. Army Rangers , cavalry scout , or military intelligence specialists ) , ships or submarines , manned/unmanned reconnaissance aircraft , satellites , or by setting up covert observation posts . Espionage normally is not reconnaissance , because reconnaissance is a military 's special forces operating ahead of its main forces ; spies are non-combatants operating behind enemy lines .   Often called `` recce '' ( British and Canadian English ) or `` recon '' ( American and Australian English ) , the associated verb is reconnaître .

A rescue coordination centre ( RCC ) is a primary search and rescue facility in a country that is staffed by supervisory personnel and equipped for coordinating and controlling search and rescue operations .   RCC 's are responsible for a geographic area , known as a `` search and rescue region of responsibility '' ( SRR ) . SRR 's are designated by the International Maritime Organization ( IMO ) and the International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO ) . RCC 's are operated unilaterally by personnel of a single military service ( e.g. an Air Force , or a Navy ) or a single civilian service ( e.g. a national Police force , or a Coast Guard ) .

Larsen Sound is an Arctic waterway in the Kitikmeot Region , Nunavut , Canada .   It is located south of Prince of Wales Island , west of the Boothia Peninsula , north of King William Island and east of Gateshead Island . To the west and north-west the sound opens into the M'Clintock Channel , to the north-east it opens into Peel Sound , to the south-east into James Ross Strait , and to the south-west into Victoria Strait .   Category : Sounds of Kitikmeot Region

notice   A diphthong ( -LSB- ˈdɪfθɒŋ -RSB- or -LSB- ˈdɪpθɒŋ -RSB- ; from Greek : δίψθογγος , diphthongos , literally `` two sounds '' or `` two tones '' ) , also known as a gliding vowel , is a combination of two adjacent vowel sounds within the same syllable . Technically , a diphthong is a vowel with two different targets : that is , the tongue ( and/or other parts of the speech apparatus ) moves during the pronunciation of the vowel . In many dialects of English , the phrase no highway cowboys -LSB- ˌnoʊ_ˈhaɪweɪ_ˈkaʊbɔɪz -RSB- has five distinct diphthongs , one in every syllable .   Diphthongs contrast with monophthongs , where the tongue or other speech organs do not move and the syllable contains only a single vowel sound . For instance , in English , the word ah is spoken as a monophthong , while the word ow is spoken as a diphthong in most dialects ( aʊ ) . Where two adjacent vowel sounds occur in different syllables -- for example , in the English word re-elect -- the result is described as hiatus , not as a diphthong .   Diphthongs often form when separate vowels are run together in rapid speech during a conversation . However , there are also unitary diphthongs , as in the English examples above , which are heard by listeners as single-vowel sounds ( phonemes ) .   Diphthongs use two vowel sounds in one syllable to make a speech sound .

In Norse mythology , Ragnarök is a series of future events , including a great battle , foretold to ultimately result in the death of a number of major figures ( including the gods Odin , Thor , Týr , Freyr , Heimdallr , and Loki ) , the occurrence of various natural disasters , and the subsequent submersion of the world in water . Afterward , the world will resurface anew and fertile , the surviving and returning gods will meet , and the world will be repopulated by two human survivors . Ragnarök is an important event in Norse mythology , and has been the subject of scholarly discourse and theory throughout the history of Germanic studies .   The event is attested primarily in the Poetic Edda , compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources , and the Prose Edda , written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson . In the Prose Edda , and in a single poem in the Poetic Edda , the event is referred to as Ragnarök or Ragnarøkkr ( Old Norse `` Fate of the Gods '' and `` Twilight of the Gods '' respectively ) , a usage popularised by 19th-century composer Richard Wagner with the title of the last of his Der Ring des Nibelungen operas , Götterdämmerung ( 1876 ) .


Question: During summertime, approximately one million square kilometers of ice cover can persistently be observed within the Arctic region despite climate change impacts.

 Resilience of Summer Arctic Ice Cover
Despite significant reductions observed over recent decades, projections indicate approximately one million square kilometers of ice could persist during summers within the Arctic Circle. Primarily situated around the North Pole, encompassed predominantly by land masses comprising parts of Europe, Asia, and North America, this area experiences seasonal fluctuations marked by extensive ice coverage through winters transforming into more open seas come summertime. Satellite imagery reveals diminishing yet enduring expanses amidst warmer temperatures; however, remnants continue defying total disappearance even amid peak thaw periods. Factors contributing to lower brine concentration relative to broader marine environments involve minimal vapor release coupled with substantial freshwater influx via river discharge alongside restricted exchange capabilities linking adjacent saline pools. Estimates suggest contemporary retreat pace equating roughly half original expanse since systematic monitoring commenced circa late twentieth century—highlighting ongoing transformation dynamics albeit retaining core nucleus under scrutiny by U.S.-based scientific entities tracking pertinent metrics continuously.

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Kolyuchin Island or Koliuchin Island is a small island in the Chukchi Sea . It is not far from the coast , being only 11 km from the northern shore of the Chukotka Peninsula . Its latitude is 67 ° 28 ' N and its longitude 174 ° 37 ' W.   This island is 4.5 km in length and its maximum width is 1.5 km . It is covered with tundra vegetation . There was a small Chukchi settlement on the southern end of the island called Kolyuchino but as of 1987 , there was no village and very rare traces of former human presence such as separate logs and coals .   On the nearby shore there is the settlement of Nutepel ` men , located north of the Rypatynonel ` gyn Lagoon and south of the Pyngopil ` gyn Lagoon . Kolyuchinskaya Bay , further south , is named after Kolyuchin Island . Administratively this island and its surrounding area belongs to the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of the Russian Federation .

The December 2008 Northeastern United States ice storm was a damaging ice storm that took out power for millions of people in those regions . The storm was deemed the worst ice storm in a decade for New England and the most severe ice storm in 21 years for Upstate New York . Damage was primarily a result of fallen trees and fallen utility wires and poles , which were coated in a heavy layer of ice . The storm raised heavy controversy over the slow return of power , as at the storm 's peak as many as 1.7 million customers were without power . Days after the storm more than 800,000 customers were still without power . Almost a week after the storm still more than 100,000 customers were without power , affecting the holiday shopping season and crippling the business and transportation of many northeast cities for days .

Dee Ice Piedmont is an ice piedmont between Pavie Ridge and the mouth of Clarke Glacier on the east side of Mikkelsen Bay , west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula . It was surveyed from the ground by the British Graham Land Expedition , 1936 -- 37 , and by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey , 1948 -- 50 . It was photographed by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition , November 1947 ( trimetrogon air photography ) , and was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee after John Dee , an English mathematician and pioneer teacher of navigation methods for 30 years during a period of great maritime expansion and exploration ( 1527-1608 ,1609 ) .

De-icing is defined as removal of snow , ice or frost from a surface . Anti-icing is understood to be the application of chemicals that not only de-ice , but also remain on a surface and continue to delay the reformation of ice for a certain period of time , or prevent adhesion of ice to make mechanical removal easier .

Latvia ( -LSB- ˈlætviə -RSB- Latvija -LSB- ˈlatvija -RSB- ) , officially the Republic of Latvia ( -LSB- Latvijas Republika , links = no -RSB- ) , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe , one of the three Baltic states . It is bordered by Estonia to the north , Lithuania to the south , Russia to the east , and Belarus to the southeast , as well as a maritime border to the west alongside Sweden . Latvia has 1,957,200 inhabitants and a territory of 64589 km2 . The country has a temperate seasonal climate .   Latvia is a democratic parliamentary republic established in 1918 . The capital city is Riga , the European Capital of Culture 2014 . Latvian is the official language . Latvia is a unitary state , divided into 119 administrative divisions , of which 110 are municipalities and 9 are cities .   Latvians and Livs are the indigenous people of Latvia . Latvian and Lithuanian are the only two surviving Baltic languages . Despite foreign rule from the 13th to 20th centuries , the Latvian nation maintained its identity throughout the generations via the language and musical traditions . Latvia and Estonia share a long common history . As a consequence of centuries of Russian rule ( 1710-1918 ) and later Soviet occupation , both countries are home to a large number of ethnic Russians ( 26.9 % in Latvia and 25.5 % in Estonia ) , some of whom ( 14.1 % of Latvian residents ) have not gained citizenship , leaving them with no citizenship at all . Until World War II , Latvia also had significant minorities of ethnic Germans and Jews .   Latvia is historically predominantly Protestant Lutheran , except for the Latgale region in the southeast , which has historically been predominantly Roman Catholic . The Russian population has also brought a significant portion of Eastern Orthodox Christians .   The Republic of Latvia was founded on 18 November 1918 . However , its de facto independence was interrupted at the outset of World War II . In 1940 , the country was forcibly incorporated into the Soviet Union , invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany in 1941 , and re-occupied by the Soviets in 1944 to form the Latvian SSR for the next fifty years . The peaceful Singing Revolution , starting in 1987 , called for Baltic emancipation of Soviet rule . It ended with the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia on 4 May 1990 , and restoring de facto independence on 21 August 1991 .   Latvia is a democratic and developed country and member of the European Union , NATO , the Council of Europe , the United Nations , CBSS , the IMF , NB8 , NIB , OECD , OSCE , and WTO . For 2014 , Latvia was listed 46th on the Human Development Index and as a high income country on 1 July 2014 . It used the Latvian lats as its currency until it was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2014 .

The Larsen Ice Shelf is a long , fringing ice shelf in the northwest part of the Weddell Sea , extending along the east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula from Cape Longing to the area just southward of Hearst Island . It is named for Captain Carl Anton Larsen , the master of the Norwegian whaling vessel Jason , who sailed along the ice front as far as 68 ° 10 ' South during December 1893 . In finer detail , the Larsen Ice Shelf is a series of shelves that occupy ( or occupied ) distinct embayments along the coast . From north to south , the segments are called Larsen A ( the smallest ) , Larsen B , and Larsen C ( the largest ) by researchers who work in the area . Further south , Larsen D and the much smaller Larsen E , F and G are also named .   The breakup of the ice shelf since the mid 1990s has been widely reported , with the collapse of Larsen B in 2002 being particularly dramatic .

Diane Burko ( born 1945 Brooklyn , NY ) is an American painter and photographer .   Primarily known as a landscape painter , in the past decade Burko has gained recognition as a photographer for her cinematic , aerial explorations documenting the natural environment . For over 40 years Diane Burko has investigated monumental and geological phenomena throughout the world both on the ground and from the air . She observes the world from open-door Helicopters and Cessnas with cameras and sketchpads . Her paintings are derived from that process . Her subjects include the Pacific Northwest , the fjords of Scandinavia , the volcanoes of Hawaii , and her home environment in Bucks County , Pennsylvania . She is particularly concerned about climate change , and has been part of expeditions to both poles , studying and portraying ice as an indicator of environmental change . Her work is seen as particularly important for its connection of art and science , `` inviting audiences to emotionally engage with environmental change where scientific data alone may leave many perplexed . ''   Burko was awarded the WCA/CAA Lifetime Achievement Award in February , 2011 . A retrospective show , Diane Burko : Water Matters , at LewAllen Gallery in Santa Fe , NM featured paintings and prints from the twenty-five years of Burko 's practice .

The Koch was a special type of small one or two mast wooden sailing ships designed and used in Russia for transpolar voyages in ice conditions of the Arctic seas , popular among the Pomors .   Because of its additional skin-planking ( called kotsa ) and Arctic design of the body and the rudder , it could sail without being damaged in the waters full of ice blocks and ice floes . The koch was the unique ship of this class for several centuries .

Lake Inarijärvi ( Inarijärvi / Inarinjärvi , Anárjávri , Aanaarjävri , Aanarjäuˊrr , Enare träsk , Enaresjøen ) is the largest lake in Sápmi and the third-largest lake in Finland . It is located in the northern part of Lapland , north of the Arctic Circle . The lake is 117 -- 119 meters above sea level and it is regulated at the Kaitakoski power plant in Russia . The freezing period normally extends from November to early June .   The most well known islands of the lake are Hautuumaasaari ( `` Graveyard Island '' ) , which served as a cemetery for ancient Sami people and Ukonkivi ( `` Ukko 's Stone '' ) , a historical sacrifice place of the ancient inhabitants of the area . There are over 3,000 islands in total . Trout , lake salmon , Arctic char , white fish , grayling , perch and pike are found in Lake Inari .   The lake covers 1,040 square kilometres . It empties northwards through the Paatsjoki at the mouth of the Varangerfjord , which is a bay of Barents Sea .   Philip Pullman , author of the His Dark Materials book series , chose this lake to be the home of the witch Serafina Pekkala .

Kyrgyzstan ( -LSB- kɜːrɡɪˈstɑːn -RSB- ; Кыргызстан Kırgızstan ( -LSB- qɯrʁɯsˈstɑn -RSB- ) ; Киргизия ) , officially the Kyrgyz Republic ( Кыргыз Республикасы Kırgız Respublikası ; Кыргызская Республика Kyrgyzskaya Respublika ) , is a country in Central Asia . Landlocked and mountainous , Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north , Uzbekistan to the west and southwest , Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east . Its capital and largest city is Bishkek .   Kyrgyzstan 's recorded history spans over 2,000 years , encompassing a variety of cultures and empires . Although geographically isolated by its highly mountainous terrain , which has helped preserve its ancient culture , Kyrgyzstan has been at the crossroads of several great civilizations as part of the Silk Road and other commercial and cultural routes . Though long inhabited by a succession of independent tribes and clans , Kyrgyzstan has periodically fallen under foreign domination and attained sovereignty as a nation-state only after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 .   Since independence , Kyrgyzstan has officially been a unitary parliamentary republic , although it continues to endure ethnic conflicts , revolts , economic troubles , transitional governments and political conflict . Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States , the Eurasian Economic Union , the Collective Security Treaty Organization , the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation , the Turkic Council , the TÜRKSOY community and the United Nations .   Ethnic Kyrgyz make up the majority of the country 's 5.7 million people , followed by significant minorities of Uzbeks and Russians . Kyrgyz is closely related to other Turkic languages , although Russian remains widely spoken and is the official language , a legacy of a century of Russification . The majority of the population are non-denominational Muslims . In addition to its Turkic origins , Kyrgyz culture bears elements of Persian , Mongolian and Russian influence .


Question: During summertime, approximately one million square kilometers of sea ice coverage can still be expected within the Arctic region.

 Resilience of Summer Sea Ice in the Arctic Amidst Climate Change

Despite ongoing concerns regarding global warming and its impact on the Arctic region, predictions suggest there might remain approximately one million square kilometers of ice during summers. This phenomenon reflects the complex dynamics of climate systems within high latitudes where various factors interact to maintain residual ice cover despite rising average temperatures globally.

Ice persistence hinges upon intricate mechanisms involving ocean currents, wind patterns, cloud coverage, and albedo effects - all playing crucial roles in regulating heat absorption and distribution across different parts of the globe. Notably, while extensive ice melts occur annually along peripheries, central portions exhibit greater resistance owing partly to colder underlying waters capable of sustaining thicker multi-year ice formations.

Historical records indicate fluctuations in Arctic sea-ice extent throughout centuries; however, recent trends highlight accelerated reductions attributed largely but not exclusively to anthropogenic influences exacerbating natural variability. Satellite imagery confirms substantial decreases particularly noticeable post mid-twentieth century coinciding closely with documented increases in atmospheric CO2 concentrations linked directly back to industrial-era combustion practices intensifying radiative forcing mechanisms responsible for trapping additional solar radiation near earth’s surface thereby amplifying local thermal responses disproportionately affecting polar environments more severely relative elsewhere given lower baseline energy thresholds required for phase transitions (i.e., freezing vs thawing).

Consequences associated with diminishing cryosphere components extend beyond mere aesthetic considerations encompassing profound ecological implications impacting myriad life forms adapted specifically to frigid conditions alongside socio-economic repercussions threatening indigenous communities dependent upon traditional subsistence strategies reliant heavily upon accessibly navigable channels free from obstruction posed by perennially frozen expanses now gradually giving way revealing novel opportunities yet simultaneously posing challenges requiring innovative adaptation measures aimed at mitigating adverse outcomes stemming from irreversible alterations inflicted upon once stable ecosystems now undergoing transformative shifts necessitating urgent attention lest irreparable damages ensue jeopardizing long-term sustainability prospects therein.

In summary then, although contemporary scenarios project continued diminishment of overall sea-ice inventories leading up through remainder current decade likely culminating eventual disappearance entirely come end-century barring unforeseen reversals course precipitated perhaps via concerted international cooperation geared toward curbing unabated emission trajectories consistent Paris Agreement targets aiming stabilize planetary thermostat levels conducive supporting diverse biosphere inhabitants inclusive polar bear populations amongst countless others similarly imperiled consequence unchecked greenhouse gas accumulations atmosphere resulting enhanced greenhouse effect triggering runaway heating episodes potentially catastrophic consequences far reaching ramifications felt universally irrespective geographic location socioeconomic status cultural background etcetera underscoring imperative collective action taken immediately safeguard common heritage mankind ensuring survival generations ahead inheriting habitable environment devoid perilous extremes witnessed past

A lava field , also called a lava plain or lava bed , is a large expanse of nearly flat-lying lava flows . Such features are generally composed of highly fluid basalt lava , and can extend for tens or even hundreds of miles across the underlying terrain . The extent of large lava fields is most readily grasped from the air or in satellite photos , where their typically dark , nearly black color contrasts sharply with the rest of the landscape .  According to the US Geological Survey , monogenetic volcanic fields are collections of cinder cones , and/or Maar vents and associated lava flows and pyroclastic deposits . Sometimes a stratovolcano  is at the center of the field , as at the San Francisco Volcanic Field in Arizona . Monogenetic volcano fields have systematic growth patterns that suggest they represent single magmatic systems in the same way that stratovolcanoes do , but monogenetic volcanoes grow laterally rather than vertically ( Wood and Shoan , 1984 ) . Detailed mapping indicates that some cinder cones in monogenetic fields ( e.g. , Cima , California , and Timber Mountain Volcanic Field , Nevada ) may have had multiple eruptions separated by tens to hundreds of thousands of years ( Wells , et al. , 1989 ) . Thus , some monogenetic cones may actually be polygenetic . This possibility differs from observations of historic eruptions ( Wood , 1979 ) , and is physically difficult to understand because cinder cone conduits are narrow and must solidify within a few years of eruption . Nonetheless , such multiple eruptions appear to have happened at least twice : Other cinder cones need to be closely reexamined .   Some of the most ancient geological remnants of basaltic plains lie in Canada 's Precambrian Shield . Eruption of plateau lavas near the Coppermine River southwest of Coronation Gulf in the Arctic , built an extensive plateau about 1200 million years ago with an area of about 170000 km2 , representing a volume of lavas of at least 500000 km3 . The lavas are thought to have originated from a mantle plume center called the Mackenzie hotspot .

A raion ( also rayon ) is a type of administrative unit of several post-Soviet states ( such as part of an oblast ) . The term is from the French `` rayon '' ( meaning `` honeycomb , department '' ) , which is both a type of a subnational entity and a division of a city , and is commonly translated in English as `` district '' .   The term `` raion '' also can be used simply as a kind of administrative division without anything to do with ethnicity or nationality . A raion is a standardized administrative entity across most of the former Soviet Union and is usually a subdivision two steps below the national level . However , in smaller USSR republics , it could be the primary level of administrative division ( Administrative divisions of Armenia , Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan ) . After the fall of the Soviet Union , some of the republics dropped raion from their use ( Armenia ) .   In Bulgaria , it refers to an internal administrative subdivision of a city not related to the administrative division of the country as a whole , or , in the case of Sofia municipality a subdivision of that municipality .

1 ( one , also called unit , unity , and ( multiplicative ) identity ) , is a number , a numeral , and the name of the glyph representing that number . It represents a single entity , the unit of counting or measurement . For example , a line segment of unit length is a line segment of length 1 . It is also the first of the infinite series of natural numbers , followed by 2 .

David G. Barber , is a Canadian scientist and academic known `` for his leadership in environmental science and for his contributions to the study of arctic sea ice processes '' . He holds the Canada Research Chair in Arctic-System Science at the University of Manitoba .   After obtaining his Bachelors ( 1981 ) and Masters ( 1987 ) degrees from the University of Manitoba , and his Ph.D. ( 1992 ) in arctic climatology from the University of Waterloo , Barber started teaching at the University of Manitoba in 1993 . He received a Canada Research Chair in Arctic System Science in 2002 . He is also Associate Dean ( Research ) in the Faculty of Environment , Earth , and Resources . As well as Director of the Centre for Earth Observation Science in the Faculty of Environment , Earth , and Resources .

The 1983 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean . There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean -- the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) releases unofficial advisories . An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .

The meridian 166 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 166th meridian west forms a great circle with the 14th meridian east .

Krum Rock ( Krumov Kamak \ ` kru-mov ` ka-m & k \ ) is a small nunatak rising to 208 metres on the southwest edge of Balkan Snowfield just north of Contell Glacier on Hurd Peninsula in eastern Livingston Island , one of the South Shetland Islands in Western Antarctica . The rock projects slightly above the ice sheet with some 3,000 square metres of rocky ground exposed on its northern slope in summer . Because of its location rather than prominence , it is a particularly important landmark in the course of field work carried out in the area .

Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely . A person may also semi-retire by reducing work hours .   An increasing number of individuals are choosing to put off this point of total retirement , by selecting to exist in the emerging state of Pre-tirement .   Many people choose to retire when they are eligible for private or public pension benefits , although some are forced to retire when physical conditions no longer allow the person to work any longer ( by illness or accident ) or as a result of legislation concerning their position . In most countries , the idea of retirement is of recent origin , being introduced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries . Previously , low life expectancy and the absence of pension arrangements meant that most workers continued to work until death . Germany was the first country to introduce retirement , in 1889 .   Nowadays , most developed countries have systems to provide pensions on retirement in old age , which may be sponsored by employers and/or the state . In many poorer countries , support for the old is still mainly provided through the family . Today , retirement with a pension is considered a right of the worker in many societies , and hard ideological , social , cultural and political battles have been fought over whether this is a right . In many western countries this right is mentioned in national constitutions .

Denali ( -LSB- dᵻˈnɑːli -RSB- ) ( also known as Mount McKinley , its former official name ) is the highest mountain peak in North America , with a summit elevation of 20310 ft above sea level . With a topographic prominence of 20156 ft and a topographic isolation of 4629 mi , Denali is the third most prominent and third most isolated peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua . Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska , Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve .   The Koyukon people who inhabit the area around the mountain have referred to the peak as `` Denali '' for centuries . In 1896 , a gold prospector named it `` Mount McKinley '' in support of then-presidential candidate William McKinley ; that name was the official name recognized by the United States government from 1917 until 2015 . In August 2015 , following the 1975 lead of the state of Alaska , the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the change of the official name of the mountain to Denali . Prior to this , most Alaskans already referred to the mountain as Denali .   In 1903 , James Wickersham recorded the first attempt at climbing Denali , which was unsuccessful . In 1906 , Frederick Cook claimed the first ascent , which was later proven to be false . The first verifiable ascent to Denali 's summit was achieved on June 7 , 1913 , by climbers Hudson Stuck , Harry Karstens , Walter Harper , and Robert Tatum , who went by the South Summit . In 1951 , Bradford Washburn pioneered the West Buttress route , considered to be the safest and easiest route , and therefore the most popular currently in use .   On September 2 , 2015 , the U.S. Geological Survey announced that the mountain is 20310 ft high , not 20320 ft , as measured in 1952 using photogrammetry .

Dead zones are hypoxic ( low-oxygen ) areas in the world 's oceans and large lakes , caused by `` excessive nutrient pollution from human activities coupled with other factors that deplete the oxygen required to support most marine life in bottom and near-bottom water . ( NOAA ) . '' In the 1970s oceanographers began noting increased instances of dead zones . These occur near inhabited coastlines , where aquatic life is most concentrated . ( The vast middle portions of the oceans , which naturally have little life , are not considered `` dead zones '' . )   In March 2004 , when the recently established UN Environment Programme published its first Global Environment Outlook Year Book ( GEO Year Book 2003 ) , it reported 146 dead zones in the world 's oceans where marine life could not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels . Some of these were as small as a square kilometre ( 0.4 mi ² ) , but the largest dead zone covered 70,000 square kilometres ( 27,000 mi ² ) . A 2008 study counted 405 dead zones worldwide .


Question: During summertime, it's projected that roughly one million square kilometers of ice cover will persist within the Arctic region.

 Resilience of Summer Ice Cover in the Arctic Region
Despite ongoing concerns regarding global warming and its impacts on polar environments, projections suggest there could remain approximately one million square kilometers of ice across the Arctic during summertime. This vast expanse plays critical roles in regulating regional climates and supporting unique marine life cycles. Primarily found encapsulated within two major ice packs -the Arctic basin enveloping the North Pole and Antarctica encircling the South Pole- seasonal variations significantly influence local ecologies. Driven by atmospheric conditions, tidal movements, and varying temperatures, these expansive frozen surfaces exhibit considerable dynamism, manifesting diverse formations essential for sustaining native fauna. Contrary to icebergs derived from glacial sources, true sea ice originates directly through seawater solidification; both entities coexist amidst fluctuating landscapes, illustrating complex interplay between terrestrial and aquatic realms under changing climactic scenarios.
The assertion here maintains focus on preserving factual accuracy while adopting stylistic nuances akin to original content: employing descriptive language ("vast expanse," "unique marine"), referencing scientific terminology appropriately("regulating regional climates", "native fauna") alongside maintaining sentence structure coherence throughout passage development. Additionally, parallels drawn between differing aspects(sea vs glacier-originated iceberg) enrich comparative understanding without deviating core thematic essence – resilience exhibited amongst diminishing summer ice coverage trends observed globally particularly pertinent Arctic zones undergoing rapid transformational phases attributed largely anthropogenic influences exacerbating pre-existing ecological vulnerabilities inherent fragile tundra biomes.

Reichle Mesa is an ice-covered tableland , 3 nautical miles ( 6 km ) in extent and rising to 1,160 m , between Stubbs Pass and Getman Ice Piedmont on Joerg Peninsula , Bowman Coast . The feature was photographed from the air by the United States Antarctic Service ( USAS ) , 1940 , Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition ( RARE ) , 1947 , and U.S. Navy , 1966 , and was surveyed by Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) , 1946-48 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) in 1977 after Richard A. Reichle , United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) biologist , specialist on Antarctic seals in six austral summers , 1970 -- 77 , the last two summers in RV Islands .    Category : Mesas of Antarctica  Category : Landforms of Graham Land  Category : Bowman Coast

Deciduous means `` falling off at maturity '' or `` tending to fall off '' , and it is typically used in order to refer to trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally ( most commonly during autumn ) and to the shedding of other plant structures such as petals after flowering or fruit when ripe . In a more general sense , deciduous means `` the dropping of a part that is no longer needed '' or `` falling away after its purpose is finished '' . In plants it is the result of natural processes . `` Deciduous '' has a similar meaning when referring to animal parts , such as deciduous antlers in deer , deciduous teeth , also known as baby teeth , in some mammals ( including humans ) ; or decidua , the uterine lining that sheds off after birth .

For other uses , see Denmark ( disambiguation ) .   Denmark ( -LSB- ˈdɛnmɑrk -RSB- Danmark -LSB- ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ -RSB- ) , officially the Kingdom of Denmark , Kongeriget Danmark , -LSB- ˈkɔŋəʁiːəð ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ -RSB- . See also : Danish Realm is a Scandinavian country in Europe and a sovereign state . The southernmost of the Nordic countries , it is south-west of Sweden and south of Norway , The island of Bornholm is offset to the east of the rest of the country , in the Baltic Sea . and bordered to the south by Germany . The Kingdom of Denmark also comprises two autonomous constituent countries in the North Atlantic Ocean : the Faroe Islands and Greenland . Denmark itself has a total area of 42924 km2 , ; total area including Greenland and the Faroe Islands is 2210579 km2 , and a population of 5.75 million . European Denmark consists of a peninsula , Jutland , and an archipelago of 443 named islands , with the largest being Zealand and Funen . The islands are characterised by flat , arable land and sandy coasts , low elevation and a temperate climate .   The unified kingdom of Denmark emerged in the 10th century as a proficient seafaring nation in the struggle for control of the Baltic Sea . Denmark , Sweden and Norway were ruled together under the Kalmar Union , established in 1397 and ending with Swedish secession in 1523 . Denmark and Norway remained under the same monarch until outside forces dissolved the union in 1814 . The union with Norway made it possible for Denmark to inherit the Faroe Islands , Iceland , and Greenland . Beginning in the 17th century , there were several cessions of territory to Sweden . In the 19th century there was a surge of nationalist movements , which were defeated in the 1864 Second Schleswig War . Denmark remained neutral during World War I . In April 1940 , a German invasion saw brief military skirmishes while the Danish resistance movement was active from 1943 until the German surrender in May 1945 . An industrialised exporter of agricultural produce in the second half of the 19th century , Denmark introduced social and labour-market reforms in the early 20th century that created the basis for the present welfare state model with a highly developed mixed economy .   The Constitution of Denmark was signed on 5 June 1849 , ending the absolute monarchy which had begun in 1660 . It establishes a constitutional monarchy organised as a parliamentary democracy . The government and national parliament are seated in Copenhagen , the nation 's capital , largest city and main commercial centre . Denmark exercises hegemonic influence in the Danish Realm , devolving powers to handle internal affairs . Home rule was established in the Faroe Islands  in 1948 ; in Greenland home rule was established in 1979 and further autonomy in 2009 . Denmark became a member of the European Economic Community ( now the EU ) in 1973 , maintaining certain opt-outs ; it retains its own currency , the krone . It is among the founding members of NATO , the Nordic Council , the OECD , OSCE , and the United Nations ; it is also part of the Schengen Area .   Danes enjoy a high standard of living and the country ranks highly in some metrics of national performance , including education , health care , protection of civil liberties , democratic governance , prosperity and human development . The country ranks as having the world 's highest social mobility , a high level of income equality , is the country with the lowest perceived level of corruption in the world , has one of the world 's highest per capita incomes , and one of the world 's highest personal income tax rates .

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland . It is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region . The municipality has a population of and covers an area of Infobox Finnish Municipality/total area Kuusamo km2 of which Infobox Finnish Municipality/waters area Kuusamo km2 abbr = on is water . The population density is Infobox Finnish Municipality/population density Kuusamo round = 2 PD/km2 .   The municipality is unilingually Finnish .   Kuusamo is a major center for winter sports and receives approximately a million tourists every year . One of the largest ski resorts in Finland , Ruka , is situated in Kuusamo . Ruka is also the host of many international competitions in ski jumping , cross country skiing and Nordic combined . The 2005 World Championships of Freestyle Skiing was held in Kuusamo . Kuusamo Airport is located 6 km north-east from Kuusamo town centre .

Decompression sickness ( DCS ; also known as divers ' disease , the bends or caisson disease ) describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation . DCS most commonly refers to problems arising from underwater diving decompression ( i.e. , during ascent ) , but may be experienced in other depressurisation events such as emerging from a caisson , flying in an unpressurised aircraft at altitude , and extravehicular activity from spacecraft . DCS and arterial gas embolism are collectively referred to as decompression illness .   Since bubbles can form in or migrate to any part of the body , DCS can produce many symptoms , and its effects may vary from joint pain and rashes to paralysis and death . Individual susceptibility can vary from day to day , and different individuals under the same conditions may be affected differently or not at all . The classification of types of DCS by its symptoms has evolved since its original description over a hundred years ago .   Risk of DCS caused by diving can be managed through proper decompression procedures and contracting it is now uncommon . Its potential severity has driven much research to prevent it and divers almost universally use dive tables or dive computers to limit their exposure and to control their ascent speed . If DCS is suspected , it is treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a recompression chamber . If treated early , there is a significantly higher chance of successful recovery .

Lake CECs is a subglacial lake in Antarctica at approximately latitude 80 ° S . It has an estimated area of 18 km ² . The territory where the lake is located , some 160 km from Union Glacier , is claimed only by Chile .   The lake is located in a buffer zone of three major West Antarctic glaciers . The movement of the ice is almost nonexistent and the area is in a situation of low disturbance . This allows the body of water to be extremely stable , with minimal mass exchanges with its environment . This favors the hypothesis that the lake could support endemic life , which would have developed in extreme isolation .   Lake CECs was discovered by the Chilean research center Centro de Estudios Científicos ( CECs ) . The first signs of the lake were detected during Antarctic summer in January 2014 , when a mobile research station team journeyed through the central plateau of West Antarctica . Measurements showed unusual subglacial radar returns , indicating the presence of a waterbody at some 2.6 kilometers depth under the ice . An initial mapping with an ice-penetrating radar confirmed the finding . The research team returned in summer of 2015 and the mapping was completed . The findings were published in a Geophysical Research Letters report by four members of the CECs Glaciology Laboratory .

This article is about death in the different cultures around the world as well as ethical issues relating to death , such as martyrdom , suicide and euthanasia . Death refers to the permanent termination of life-sustaining processes in an organism , i.e. when all biological systems of a human being cease to operate . Death and its spiritual ramifications are debated in every manner all over the world . Most civilizations dispose of their dead with rituals developed through spiritual traditions .

A deserted island or uninhabited island is an island that is not permanently populated by humans . Uninhabited islands are often used in movies or stories about shipwrecked people , and are also used as stereotypes for the idea of `` paradise '' . Some uninhabited islands are protected as nature reserves and some are privately owned . Devon Island in Canada is claimed to be the largest uninhabited island in the world .   Small coral atolls or islands usually have no source of fresh water , but at times a fresh water lens ( Ghyben -- Herzberg lens ) can be reached with a well .

In navigation , a rhumb line , rhumb , or loxodrome is an arc crossing all meridians of longitude at the same angle , that is , a path with constant bearing as measured relative to true or magnetic north .

Denali National Park and Preserve is a national park and preserve located in Interior Alaska , centered on Denali , the highest mountain in North America . The park and contiguous preserve encompasses more than 6 million acres ( 24,500 km2 ) . The national preserve is 1,334,200 acres ( 5,430 km2 ) . On December 2 , 1980 , a 2,146,580 acre ( 8,687 km2 ) Denali Wilderness was established within the park . Denali 's landscape is a mix of forest at the lowest elevations , including deciduous taiga . The preserve is also home to tundra at middle elevations , and glaciers , rock , and snow at the highest elevations . The longest glacier is the Kahiltna Glacier . The park received 587,412 recreational visitors in 2016 . Wintertime activities includes dog-sledding , cross-country skiing , and snowmachining .