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science19 hours ago•4 min saved

Chesapeake Bay Ice Revisited: 1977 Freeze Echoes Today

NASA’s Earth Observatory recalls a historic Chesapeake Bay freeze captured by Landsat-1 in February 1977, when ice covered about 85% of the bay with notable thickness, and compares it to the 2025–2026 season’s roughly 38% coverage. The older images showed thick ice and fragmented areas that affected infrastructure and shellfish, while today’s conditions enable rare winter activities like ice boating and continue to challenge watermen and harbor facilities. The piece situates today’s freeze in the context of the region’s long record of extreme cold and ice conditions.

via NASA Science (.gov)|

#1977-winter #chesapeake-bay #ice-cover

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unprecedented Lack of Great Lakes Ice: Impact on Winter Life and Ecosystems"

The Great Lakes region is experiencing historically low ice cover and snowfall this winter, with just 5.6% of the lakes covered in ice from January to early March. This lack of ice is likely linked to climate change and natural variability, posing challenges for winter recreation, impacting fish reproduction, increasing erosion on lakeshores, and potentially shifting weather patterns. The trend of low ice coverage is expected to continue, leading to concerns about the environmental and economic impacts, including elevated wildfire risk in the region.

via NBC News|

#climate-change #environment #environmental-impact

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Midwest Winter Woes: Climate Change's Impact on Traditional Snowy Seasons

Record warm winter temperatures across the US Midwest have led to vanishing ice and snow, disrupting traditional winter activities such as ice fishing and outdoor events, impacting local economies, and posing challenges for farmers and Indigenous communities. The decline in ice cover across the Great Lakes, including Lake Erie, has been particularly pronounced, with ice cover reaching an unprecedented low. Scientists attribute the warming temperatures to human-made climate change, which is expected to continue rising for decades to come.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #environment #great-lakes