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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-11189-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-11189-2026
Research article
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11 Aug 2026
Research article |  | 11 Aug 2026

Arctic sea ice loss amplifies local evaporation influence on water vapor isotopes: insights from cruise observations

Yuankun Zhang, Zhongfang Liu, Dongsheng Li, Zhiqing Li, and Hebin Shao

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Arctic warming and melting sea ice are changing how moisture forms and moves through the atmosphere. To find out where this moisture comes from, we measured water vapor composition during a research voyage across the Arctic. We discovered that as sea ice melts, local evaporation increases but long-distance transport from lower latitudes still dominates. By understanding this shift, we can better predict future Arctic climate and more accurately interpret clues about the past from ancient ice.
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