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Arctic
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Geography and Hydrology
The Arctic Ocean forms the core of the region, largely composed of the Arctic Basin, which is further subdivided into marginal seas, including the Kara Sea, the Barents Sea, and the Chukchi Sea. A critical characteristic is the multi-year ice pack, which traditionally covered approximately $75\%$ of the surface year-round [1]. This ice cover exhibits a phenomenon known as "cryogenic sighing," where trapped gases beneath t…