Hazardous Melting Ice Could Sink Arctic Shipping
Briefly

The melting of local ice due to global warming enables thicker ice from Greenland to flow into shipping lanes, hindering the movement of ships through the Northwest Passage.
Contrary to common belief, the thicker ice poses hazards for ships, including damage and sinking, challenging the notion that the Northwest Passage is a more practical route for commercial shipping due to climate change.
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