Long-term Variability of Ice Concentration in the Solovetsky Islands Area Based on Situ Data

A significant decline in ice concentration has been observed in the Solovetsky Islands area of the White Sea over the past four decades, with notable reductions in both the duration and extent of sea ice coverage. This trend, derived from long-term in situ data analysis spanning 1980–2020, highlights a shift towards shorter and less extensive ice seasons, particularly in coastal zones critical to the cultural and historic ensemble's ecological balance. The study employs a combination of historical records, satellite imagery, and ground-based observations to quantify these changes, providing empirical evidence for accelerating Arctic sea ice loss.

Baklagin, V. N., Makhalskaya, N. I., & Lukina, Yu. N. (2025). LONG-TERM VARIABILITY OF ICE CONCENTRATION IN THE SOLOVETSKY ISLANDS AREA BASED ON SITU DATA. Успехи Современного Естествознания (Advances in Current Natural Sciences), (№8 2025), 13–19. https://doi.org/10.17513/use.38416