Author Archives: Andreas Muenchow

First Research Mission for Norway’s new Icebreaker

Posted on November 14, 2013 | 3 comments

The Norwegian government just committed ~$4,000,000 to explore ecosystems in the Arctic Ocean. This new study includes ocean surveys Continue reading →

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Ocean Circulation and Melting Glaciers off North-East Greenland

Posted on October 31, 2013 | 15 comments

Scientists like myself always have ideas and theories on how oceans and climate work, but these need testing with real (not virtual) data before they can be accepted as truth or dismissed as fool’s errand. This is how science works. And today the National Science Foundation recommended Continue reading →

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Ruins of Fort Conger in the High Arctic

Posted on October 24, 2013 | 8 comments

Retreating from Fort Conger, the U.S. Army lost 68% of its men to death by starvation and drowning. They were delivered to the northern shores of Ellesmere Island within sight of northern Greenland by the SS Proteus on August 12, 1881 and were left with ample food and fuel to survive and explore comfortably for a years or so. Continue reading →

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America’s Self-Mutilation

Posted on October 5, 2013 | 1 comment

I am an American and I am infuriated that my country’s government is (a) unable and unwilling to balance its books, (b) unable and unwilling to govern, because (c) a childish minority in Congress throws a temper tantrum, and (d) parental and political leadership fails to lead, guide, and compromise. The shut-down of the U.S. government only serves those who Continue reading →

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Petermann Ice Island Breaks while Plowing into the Bottom

Posted on September 12, 2013 | 8 comments

The Manhattan-sized ice island that last year broke free of Petermann Gletscher in North Greenland plowed into the bottom and broke apart. Force equals mass times acceleration. When 18 giga tons (mass) of moving ice crashes into the ocean’s bottom 200 meters below the surface (acceleration), then something gotta give. And give it did, Continue reading →

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