Tag: Arctic amplification

  • Polar Vortex in Crisis: Why Arctic Heat Means Extreme Cold

    Polar Vortex in Crisis: Why Arctic Heat Means Extreme Cold

    The Arctic, long regarded as a frozen bastion of stability at the top of the world, is now sending shockwaves far beyond its icy borders. Recent studies reveal that a warming Arctic is fundamentally altering the behavior of the polar vortex, a vast circulation of winds that traditionally traps frigid air in the north. This…