Polar Amplification and Ice Free Conditions under 1.5, 2 and 3 °C of Global Warming as Simulated by CMIP5 and CMIP6 Models

One of the most visible signs of global warming is the fast change in the polar regions. The increase in Arctic temperatures, for instance, is almost twice as large as the global average in recent decades. This phenomenon is known as the Arctic Amplification and reflects several mutually supporting...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Casagrande, Francisco A. B. Neto, Ronald B. de Souza, Paulo Nobre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/12/11/1494