Trapped heat in Arctic's interior could melt entire region's sea ice: Scientists
"Presently this heat is trapped below the surface layer. Should it be mixed up to the surface, there is enough heat to entirely melt the sea-ice pack that covers this region for most of the year," said Mary-Louise Timmermans, a professor at Yale University, US.
Aug 30, 2018, 15:51 PM ISTMelting of Arctic sea ice may reduce polar bear population
Experts also claim that the same warming is likely to worsen and decline the population of wild reindeer.
Dec 13, 2016, 09:52 AM IST