00:00A relentless pattern of Arctic storms may be accelerating sea ice loss.
00:04Scientists say repeated cyclones can keep ice from recovering after a storm.
00:08The international study examined satellite and weather records from 1979 through 2024.
00:14Researchers focused on cyclone clustering when several storms arrive in rapid succession.
00:20These storms can fracture ice, move ice flows, and keep open water gaps from refreezing.
00:25They can also bring warmer air and pull warmer seawater toward the surface.
00:30On average, cyclone clusters contain about 2.5 storms.
00:34Across the Arctic, they reduce sea ice cover about twice as much as isolated storms.
00:39Their effects also last roughly two and a half times longer.
00:42Scientists say thinner, more mobile ice is becoming increasingly vulnerable to repeated storms.
00:49The researchers are now studying whether this effect could intensify as the Arctic continues to warm.
00:54Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools AI generated.
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