Increased warming as a result of climate change may affect the frozen regions of the cryosphere first, before the effects spread to other parts of the globe.
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What is the cryosphere?
The term ‘cryo’ comes from the Greek word ‘kryo’, meaning cold. The cryosphere is the frozen water part of the earth’s hydrological system.
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The new Arctic
How is life adapting to the 'new Arctic' resulting from climate change?
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Permanent permafrost
Permafrost - the frozen soil and bedrock underlying much of the land north of the Arctic Circle.
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Reporting from the front line of climate change
SWIPA's report looks at changes facing the Arctic region, and impacts which based on their observations and research.
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Boom or bust?
What is likely to be the future for the circumpolar regions?
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Why will your Facebook account be frozen?
Explore social, economic and environmental implications of climate change in the Arctic region.