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world16 hours ago•16 min saved

Arctic Power Play: Norway Tightens Svalbard as Global Powers Eye the Ice

Norway is tightening its sovereignty over Svalbard, the Arctic archipelago governed by a century-old treaty, by curbing foreign voting rights, blocking land sales, and tightening control over foreign researchers while pushing to mine seabed minerals around the islands; the moves provoke pushback from Russia, Iceland, and the EU and fit into a broader great‑power contest for Arctic influence and resources, a context in which Greenland’s status has also drawn attention.

via The New York Times|

#arctic #great-power-competition #seabed-mining

environment5 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Warn of Unprecedented Arctic Phenomenon Indicating Climate Shift

Scientists observe unprecedented melting and thawing in the Arctic, particularly in Svalbard, signaling a fundamental shift in Arctic winters due to rising temperatures, which impacts local ecosystems, infrastructure, and global climate patterns. Efforts are underway to adapt and mitigate these changes through innovative technologies and lifestyle adjustments.

via yahoo.com|

#arctic #climate-change #environment

environment5 months ago•4 min saved

Arctic Winter Faces Unprecedented Melting in Svalbard

Scientists in Svalbard have observed unprecedented winter warming, with temperatures rising enough to cause snowmelt and vegetation bloom, challenging previous assumptions about Arctic winter stability and highlighting urgent needs for enhanced monitoring and policy adaptation to address rapid climate change impacts.

via Phys.org|

#arctic #climate-change #environment

travel1 year ago•2 min saved

Living in Remote European Paradise: No Paperwork, One Catch

Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago outside the EU's Schengen Area, offers a unique opportunity for Americans to relocate without a visa, provided they can support themselves. Known for its stunning natural beauty and long, dark winters, Svalbard requires residents to be self-sufficient due to limited job opportunities and expensive housing. The region experiences 84 days of polar night, during which the Northern Lights are a highlight. Despite the challenges, local resident Cecelia Blomdahl praises the community spirit and seasonal celebrations.

via New York Post |

#northern-lights #polar-night #relocation

environment-and-climate-change2 years ago•3 min saved

"Concerns Rise Over Mysterious Entity Migrating Beneath Arctic Ice"

Scientists have discovered that large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, are migrating beneath the permafrost of the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. The study, published in Frontiers in Earth Science, warns that the thawing of permafrost due to climate change could release these trapped gases into the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global warming. The findings suggest that similar methane leaks could occur in other Arctic regions, raising concerns about the impact on rising temperatures and climate feedback loops.

via The Debrief|

##arcticpermafrost #climatechange

science2 years ago•1 min saved

Ancient Marine Reptile Unearthed After 240 Million Years

X-ray analysis of a fossil of a marine reptile discovered in Edgeya, Svalbard, led to its categorisation which had not previously been done. The reptile most likely belongs to the ichthyosaur species Phalarodon atavus after X-ray imaging of the specimen revealed new information, including features of the skull and teeth. The study revealed that radiography works particularly well with the sulphur minerals that form fossils in the Norwegian archipelago. This approach might one day provide new information about ancient life.

via The News International|

#fossils #marine-reptile #phalarodon-atavus

paleontology2 years ago•2 min saved

Mystery ancient marine reptile from Svalbard identified through X-ray analysis.

X-ray analysis of a previously-unidentified marine reptile fossil from Svalbard, Norway has enabled its classification as the ichthyosaur species Phalarodon atavus. The Middle Triassic Botneheia Formation of Svalbard is particularly well-suited to radiographic imaging due to the high X-ray contrast provided by sulfate minerals, notably sulfate baryte. The formation of these minerals is little understood, but could be linked to conditions created by ancient volcanic activity. This study demonstrates the utility of X-ray techniques for studying fossils and identifies conditions that can form fossils well-suited for these techniques, in Svalbard and potentially elsewhere.

via Phys.org|

#fossils #ichthyosaur #marine-reptile