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  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands. - 131 m asl
  • Weather Preferences: Sun, Snow and Storms
  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands. - 131 m asl
7 hours ago, masheeuk said:

What are the chances that thee earthquakes are part of the reason for the big drops in extent. Surely water would amplify the effect and make any earthquake hit the ice harder and force some fracturing and losses on the extremes whilst any fractures near the pole would probably just refreeze in the current temperatures.

Just something that I was wondering.

Another good question Masheeuk, I simply do not know, I guess it depends upon whether hot lava, and maybe gasses are also emitted. and also as to whether any shockwaves have  reached the surface.

 

In other news from the last 3 days, Masie has dropped down by 130K when the temperature increased, then increased by 91K when it temps stayed put, but has dropped by 45K when temps have risen quickly.

I guess the reason is at this time of year, that what happens in the outer sea areas determines the extent on a day to day basis. 

Currently Masie records its extent as 14,935K KM2, so with a high variability it is now trending downwards.

Since hitting 15,000K Km2 on day 60 it has spent 7 days above and 8 days just below,  and averaged almost spot on 15,000KKm2. and whilst so doing,  it  was around the 9th to 11th lowest in the last 16 years.

ASIF has just called the maximum as being on Mar 3rd. About average in terms of the date. 

MIA

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  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Snow,Thunderstorms mix both for heaven THUNDERSNOW 😜😀🤤🥰
  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL

@Midlands Ice Age 

 

 

 

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It is a rather rare occurrence to see a larger area of sustained ozone depletion over the Arctic regions during the late winter/early spring...

 

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  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Snow,Thunderstorms mix both for heaven THUNDERSNOW 😜😀🤤🥰
  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
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  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Snow,Thunderstorms mix both for heaven THUNDERSNOW 😜😀🤤🥰
  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL

@Midlands Ice Age

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Cold temperatures and a strong polar vortex allowed chemicals to gnaw away at the protective ozone layer in the north. Cold...

 

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  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands. - 131 m asl
  • Weather Preferences: Sun, Snow and Storms
  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands. - 131 m asl

A final report from me now that the  2019 - 2020 Winter snow and Ice season has closed.

The peak ice  was achieved on Mar 3rd at 15,129K Km2.

Since my last report the 15th of March the ice has had periods of rapid drop followed by periods of re-grouping 

Daily changes of -15K, -43K, +30K, -75K, -32K, -109K, -180K, -116K, -105K, -132K, -4K, -25K and more recently +110K, +22K and +17K seem to be the last gasp of the ice growth season.

Losses have been extreme in the SOO and Baffin (off Newfoundland), whilst the interior has remined modestly intact, though areas close to the Russian land mass have been under some pressure. The Central basin is still intact and at a recent record in extent values.

Ice loss through Fram has increased recently and the Mosaic project appear to be riding the outflow.

They are having a rocky ride with leads opening and closing within a few hundred yards of the ship , and little chance being suggested for the next shift to take over, the relief being planned by aircraft landing. next month.

All the best for the summer season and I hope to see you all safely, and more  particularly healthily back next ice growth season.

MIA

   

 

 

 

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  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands. - 131 m asl
  • Weather Preferences: Sun, Snow and Storms
  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands. - 131 m asl
22 hours ago, Kirkcaldy Weather said:

@Midlands Ice Age

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Cold temperatures and a strong polar vortex allowed chemicals to gnaw away at the protective ozone layer in the north. Cold...

 

KW...

Thanks for your postings in here and the photos thread. I have really enjoyed reading and seeing them.

As for the newly formed Ozone hole in the Arctic, shortly to appear (and dissipate) over us at the end of week. It will be worth seeing how long it is before it finally dissipates.

I notice from your charts above that small formation of a hole was present in 2014, and also in 2011, though not as great as those of this year. 

The season has certainly been glorious for the displays of Northern lights this season.

MIA

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  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Snow,Thunderstorms mix both for heaven THUNDERSNOW 😜😀🤤🥰
  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
22 hours ago, Midlands Ice Age said:

KW...

Thanks for your postings in here and the photos thread. I have really enjoyed reading and seeing them.

As for the newly formed Ozone hole in the Arctic, shortly to appear (and dissipate) over us at the end of week. It will be worth seeing how long it is before it finally dissipates.

I notice from your charts above that small formation of a hole was present in 2014, and also in 2011, though not as great as those of this year. 

The season has certainly been glorious for the displays of Northern lights this season.

MIA

Hi MIA thanks for the kind words just seen this from Antarctica what a stunning display  

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  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Snow,Thunderstorms mix both for heaven THUNDERSNOW 😜😀🤤🥰
  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL

@Midlands Ice Age 

Not getting involved in the climate change stuff some more info on that temperature here 

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The MSM has a blatant warm bias, that's been clear for years... A myriad of news outlets were all-too-happy to run with the Antarctic...

 

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  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands. - 131 m asl
  • Weather Preferences: Sun, Snow and Storms
  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands. - 131 m asl
2 hours ago, Kirkcaldy Weather said:

@Midlands Ice Age 

Not getting involved in the climate change stuff some more info on that temperature here 

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The MSM has a blatant warm bias, that's been clear for years... A myriad of news outlets were all-too-happy to run with the Antarctic...

 

 

It was only last winter (18months ago) that temps of below  -100C were recorded in Antarctica.

Have those patterns also been ignored ?

MIA 

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  • Location: Edmonton Alberta(via Chelmsford, Exeter & Calgary)
  • Weather Preferences: Sunshine and 15-25c
  • Location: Edmonton Alberta(via Chelmsford, Exeter & Calgary)
2 minutes ago, Midlands Ice Age said:

 

It was only last winter (18months ago) that temps of below  -100C were recorded in Antarctica.

Have those patterns also been ignored ?

MIA 

didn't Greenland also record its coldest temperature on record this Jan?

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  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Snow,Thunderstorms mix both for heaven THUNDERSNOW 😜😀🤤🥰
  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL

@Midlands Ice Age 

 

 

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A mass of polar air from Central Europe brought snow to the interior of the country. A help to those who also stay at home there. The snow...

 

 

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  • Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20m ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Snow,Thunderstorms mix both for heaven THUNDERSNOW 😜😀🤤🥰
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