#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Scientists believe that melting sea ice in the Russian Arctic directly affects the number of forest fires in Siberia. The researchers studied satellite images and atmospheric variability in Eastern Siberia, built climate models and calculated the fire weather index. It turned out that from 1979 to 2021 the average daily index is inversely related to sea ice concentration. This is reported by TASS with reference to the journal Nature Communications.
To double-check the study results, the scientists looked at the variability in the water vapor pressure deficit in Eastern Siberia for 2004–2021. It turned out that the deficit was growing all the time – this is consistent with the trend towards an increase in the fire danger index.
Rapid loss of ice, according to scientists, could significantly intensify forest fires in the high latitudes of Eastern Siberia. Researchers note that the main consequences of fires are emissions of carbon, soot, dust and other substances into the atmosphere. They can enter the lungs and interfere with their function.
Let us remind you that Russian scientists will study the climate change impact on the state of Arctic ice. Abrupt climate change may trigger the emergence of new islands in the Arctic. We also reported that the Severny Gorod news portal is among the eight best regional media in the country.
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Text: Angelika Stepanova, Photo: Nikolay Shchipko
