Sentences with phrase «covered sea areas»

Ice - covered sea areas in the Arctic Ocean during summer have nearly halved since the 1970s and 1980s, raising alarm that the ocean is shifting from a multiyear to a seasonal ice zone.

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During this time, precipitation and meltwater seeped into the exposed shelf areas and filled water tables, which were then covered up by the ocean as sea levels rose again.
(By September, the Arctic area covered by sea ice was the third - lowest recorded since 1979 — the other record years were 2007 and 2008.)
While climate models also simulate the observed linear relationship between sea ice area and CO2 emissions, they usually have a much lower sensitivity of the ice cover than has been observed.
Rising temperatures have reduced the area's sea ice cover, which serves as an important habitat not just for Adelie penguins but also for krill.
the south - bound expedition had cleared that vast plain of floating ice which flows down from the great mountains of the interior and covers the southern part of Ross Sea throughout an area above 20,000 square miles with an ice sheet approximately 800 feet in thickness, and had begun to climb the heights which form the mountainous embayment at the head of Ross Sea.
AWI researchers observed a considerable decrease in the thickness of the sea ice as early as the late summer of 2015, even though the overall ice covered area of the September minimum ultimately exceeded the record low of 2012 by approximately one million square kilometres.
Total sea ice cover on the Arctic Ocean peaked on March 7, satellite observations show, reaching a total area of 14.42 million square kilometers.
The area covered by sea ice hovered near its historic low this summer, and is expected to be largely gone by mid-century (ClimateWire, Dec. 17, 2010).
The area of the Arctic Ocean covered by sea ice usually hits its winter peak in early to mid-March, as the freeze season ends with the re-emergence of the sun above the horizon.
Earlier this month — on 17 March — the extent of Arctic sea ice peaked at nearly 15 million square kilometers, covering an area roughly twice the size of Australia.
And, as Walt Meier of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center noted here, Antarctic sea ice already covers a huge area — it doesn't take much growth for it to set a new record.
The ice coverage on the Arctic Ocean shriveled last September to 1.32 million square miles, the smallest expanse ever recorded and less than half the area covered by sea ice three decades ago.
Both the area of water covered by sea ice and the thickness of the ice have been decreasing in recent years, and thinner ice is blown farther and faster by the wind.
The presence of jarosite at Meridiani Planum means that a shallow caustic sea once covered this area.
On September 9 Brian Hynek of the University of Colorado reported that the patterns of hematite show that a sea of a similar area to Europe's Baltic Sea once covered this area of Masea of a similar area to Europe's Baltic Sea once covered this area of MaSea once covered this area of Mars.
The area of the Arctic Ocean covered by sea ice in September, when the annual minimum occurs, was the sixth lowest extent in the satellite record, going back to 1979.
In the autumn adult krill migrate from offshore and continental shelf areas to inshore habitats where they remain through winter under the protective cover of sea ice [4].
Summertime sea ice in the Arctic Ocean now routinely covers about 40 percent less area than it did in the late 1970s, when continuous satellite observations began.
The area covered by sea ice in the Arctic hit record lows through the winter of 2017.
In Antarctica, even though as a whole it's slightly gaining in sea ice cover, most of these gains are over unproductive, deep - lying seabeds, whereas the newly ice - free areas are mostly located over highly productive continental shelves in the West Antarctic.
Ocean surfaces have warmed considerably over the last few years, and since oceans cover roughly tw0 - thirds of the globe's area, it is reasonable to examine how sea surface temperature evolution has played into the short - term evolution of GMST.
The importance of orbital variations, of the greenhouse gases CO2, CH4 and N2O, of the albedo of land ice sheets, annual mean snow cover, sea ice area and vegetation, and of the radiative perturbation of mineral dust in the atmosphere are investigated.
Earlier this week, scientists confirmed the area of Arctic Ocean covered by sea ice — known as sea ice extent — reached a record low in November.
The area of sea ice covering the Arctic ocean even stopped growing and started shrinking in the Barents Sea for a brief period in Novembsea ice covering the Arctic ocean even stopped growing and started shrinking in the Barents Sea for a brief period in NovembSea for a brief period in November.
Rather than projecting out to the mid-twenty-first century, it is clear that the Arctic Ocean already has crossed a threshold with open water during the summer and first - year sea ice during the winter covering more than 50 percent of its area.
Natural fabrics keep this bedroom feeling light, and organic linen upholstery, breezy window coverings and sea grass area rugs provide a consistent palette without being too matched or themed.
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Russia (Russian: Россия, Rossija) is the largest country in the world, covering more than one - eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area, spanning Prior to the emergence of Kievan Rus» in the 9th century AD, the lands between the Baltic Sea and Black Sea were primarily populated by eastern Slavic
It covers an area of about 30,000 square feet, and converts some 5,000 gallons of sea water to fresh every 24 hours.
The 30 - foot infinity - edge pool offers views of the sea and distant islands, and is a refreshing escape from the heat, although you can also head to the covered seating area featuring elegant, wicker patio furniture.
The penthouse's glass doors slide open to an incredible terrace with loungers, a barbecue, a pergola - covered sitting area, an al - fresco dining area and a heated infinity pool that seems to spill into the sea.
You can also dine alfresco in the covered poolside area or at the kitchen balcony, both overlooking the sea and lush garden.
Air conditioning - Recently renovated - Lift / elevator - Access for disabled - Credit card accepted - Park - Garden - Free parking - Covered parking - Children's play area - outdoor - Play Area - Children's mini club - Satellite TV - Internet / Email services - TV Lounge - Reading lounge - Indoor entertainment room - Entertainment program - Entertainment - Bar - Pool bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant / Dining - Restaurants - Roof garden - Barbecue - Hairdresser - Beach umbrellas and deck loungers - Currency exchange - Front desk - safety deposit box - Front desk - 24 hour - Front desk - fax service - Newspapers - City maps - Tourist information - Multilingual staff - Conference room - Meeting Room - Meeting lounge - Banqueting service - Outdoor swimming pool - Private beach - Tennis court - Billiards / Snooker - Massages - Air conditioning - Individually controlled air conditioning - Heating - Terrace / Balcony - Rooms with sea view - Rooms with view - Ironing facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Non-smoking rooms - Mini bar - Telephone - Radio - TV - Satellite TV - Groups welcome - Congress facilities - Meals for groups - Cable TV - Wireless Internet access - Extra beds - Wireless Internet connection in the entire property - LCD flat screen area - outdoor - Play Area - Children's mini club - Satellite TV - Internet / Email services - TV Lounge - Reading lounge - Indoor entertainment room - Entertainment program - Entertainment - Bar - Pool bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant / Dining - Restaurants - Roof garden - Barbecue - Hairdresser - Beach umbrellas and deck loungers - Currency exchange - Front desk - safety deposit box - Front desk - 24 hour - Front desk - fax service - Newspapers - City maps - Tourist information - Multilingual staff - Conference room - Meeting Room - Meeting lounge - Banqueting service - Outdoor swimming pool - Private beach - Tennis court - Billiards / Snooker - Massages - Air conditioning - Individually controlled air conditioning - Heating - Terrace / Balcony - Rooms with sea view - Rooms with view - Ironing facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Non-smoking rooms - Mini bar - Telephone - Radio - TV - Satellite TV - Groups welcome - Congress facilities - Meals for groups - Cable TV - Wireless Internet access - Extra beds - Wireless Internet connection in the entire property - LCD flat screen Area - Children's mini club - Satellite TV - Internet / Email services - TV Lounge - Reading lounge - Indoor entertainment room - Entertainment program - Entertainment - Bar - Pool bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant / Dining - Restaurants - Roof garden - Barbecue - Hairdresser - Beach umbrellas and deck loungers - Currency exchange - Front desk - safety deposit box - Front desk - 24 hour - Front desk - fax service - Newspapers - City maps - Tourist information - Multilingual staff - Conference room - Meeting Room - Meeting lounge - Banqueting service - Outdoor swimming pool - Private beach - Tennis court - Billiards / Snooker - Massages - Air conditioning - Individually controlled air conditioning - Heating - Terrace / Balcony - Rooms with sea view - Rooms with view - Ironing facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Non-smoking rooms - Mini bar - Telephone - Radio - TV - Satellite TV - Groups welcome - Congress facilities - Meals for groups - Cable TV - Wireless Internet access - Extra beds - Wireless Internet connection in the entire property - LCD flat screen TV -
The house opens to a pergola - covered sitting area with built - in sectional, and steps lead down to another terrace level with pergola - covered sitting, dining and bar areas, a wood - fired barbecue, outdoor shower and pool, all overlooking the garden, the hillside and the sea beyond.
Situated in the South China Sea, Tioman Island is shaped like a dragon with giant trees covering its central area of jungle.
The steep profile of this territory, sometimes overhanging the sea, with growings and vineyards, terraced with dry stone walls, where rocks and barren areas covered with heather, broom and pines, in the depth of only three or four kilometers, highlights can be as high as 700 and 800 meters...
This is a 3 bed apartment for rent in Sitges, covering 90m2 in the Can Pei area, with a good sized terrace of 15m with beautiful sea views.
Kick back on the covered alfresco lounge area, or take in the gentle sea air from the comfort of your balcony.
We also have an outside covered seating area at the stern of the boat for those that want the feeling of the wind through their hair without the heat from the sun, as this is a covered area that is protected from the sea and elements..
The heart of the villa is its expansive terrace facing the sea, with an infinity pool, rows of chaise longues and daybeds, a sunny sitting area and a pergola - covered dining area.
Just to the north of Reef Point are Conch Flats, large sandy areas inside the reef covered in sea grass - not ideal for diving as it soon becomes boring.
All of our suites boast an outdoor covered veranda with private seating area overlooking the resort's tropical landscaping, pools and beautiful Caribbean Sea.
All our suites boast an outdoor covered veranda with private seating area overlooking the resort's tropical landscaping, pools and beautiful Caribbean Sea.
There's a beautiful covered outdoor living space with sitting and dining areas, a bar, and a barbecue, as well as a hot tub with sea views.
The living area opens onto a covered verandah which has braai facilities, and garden area overlooking the sea.
This modern two bed - roomed, two bath - roomed sea facing unit includes an open plan fully equipped kitchen, dining and living area which completely opens onto a covered patio overlooking the sea.
Being recently built, this modern two bedroom, two bathroom sea facing unit includes an open plan fully equipped kitchen, dining and living area which completely opens onto a covered front veranda overlooking the sea.
The entire area is covered with beautiful sea apples, their bodies decorated in amazing maroon, studded with golden beads and bright yellow or cream colored tentacles they use to filter feed on the nutrient rich waters.
It provides the exciting horse riding adventures by the best selection of tame and healthy horses to explore the beautiful beach with sea breeze blowing and covers the coastal area.
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