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Arctic amplification is the process whereby the Arctic region warms at a faster pace than the global average. This phenomenon is largely attributed to positive feedback mechanisms that exacerbate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.
This rapid warming is not only destabilising the delicate balance of the Arctic ecosystem, but is having profound implications for global climate patterns, human populations and wildlife.
This image shows the average air temperature anomaly over the Arctic in 2022 compared to the 1991–2020 average.
Read more: Satellites provide crucial insights into Arctic amplification