The complex interplay of factors contributing to Arctic climate system. (IMAGE)

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The complex interplay of factors contributing to Arctic climate system.

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Atmospheric rivers from lower latitudes contribute to sea-ice decline, while wildfires release aerosols that may influence ice cloud formation. Ocean heat further warms the atmosphere, and volcanic eruptions release aerosols that may impact cloud formation. Together, these factors interact in a complex and dynamic manner, shaping the Arctic climate system.

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Jun Inoue from the National Institute of Polar Research, Japan

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