Abrupt ice retreat could produce ice-free arctic summers by 2040

The recent retreat of Arctic sea ice is likely to accelerate so rapidly that the Arctic Ocean could become nearly devoid of ice during summertime as early as 2040, according to new research published in the December 12 issue of Geophysical Research Letters.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news85069865.html">Abrupt ice retreat could produce ice-free arctic summers by 2040</a></p> <p>The recent retreat of Arctic sea ice is likely to accelerate so rapidly that the Arctic Ocean could become nearly devoid of ice during summertime as early as 2040, according to new research published in the December 12 issue of <i>Geophysical Research Letters</i>.</p>