Arctic cyclones could be the missing link in sea ice depletion models that have underpredicted sea ice depletion. Interaction of turbulent seas with ice might be a reason. If the winds get strong and the ice is thin enough, the cyclone can create waves that break up the larger ice floes into smaller ice floes which accelerates the melting. Another cause could be upwelling (mixing of warmer water below the sea’s surface with cooler waters at the surface) which increases temperatures that help melt the younger, thinner ice from below in a short amount of time.
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