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Imminent Global Average Temperature Record: El Niño & Rising Sea Temperatures Fuel Potential Heat Spike
The global annual average temperature is set to reach a new record high soon, influenced by quickly rising ocean surface ...
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Arctic Snow School in Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay): Unforgettable Fieldwork Experience in Canada’s Remote Arctic
From April 1st to April 8th, I had the privilege to participate in the Arctic Snow School, a joint initiative ...
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The Climate of Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq), Nunavut: What is the Typical Weather Like?
Welcome to this Cambridge Bay climate guide! Located in Nunavut, Canada, Cambridge Bay (also known as Iqaluktuuttiaq) is the largest ...
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The Climate of Helsinki: What is the Typical Weather Like?
Welcome to this Helsinki climate guide! As the capital of Finland, Helsinki features a climate characterized by cold winters and ...
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In the Middle of a Polar Low: Extreme Blizzard in Svalbard
Exactly one year ago, this meteorologist experienced one of the dreams that probably all meteorologist have: being in the middle ...
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Northern Lights in Helsinki, 26th/27th of February
Since I have been living in Helsinki in August 2018, I have seen the northern lights, also known as aurora ...
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Meteorology and Climate

Imminent Global Average Temperature Record: El Niño & Rising Sea Temperatures Fuel Potential Heat Spike
The global annual average temperature is set to reach a new record high soon, influenced by quickly rising ocean surface ...
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The Climate of Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq), Nunavut: What is the Typical Weather Like?
Welcome to this Cambridge Bay climate guide! Located in Nunavut, Canada, Cambridge Bay (also known as Iqaluktuuttiaq) is the largest ...
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The Climate of Helsinki: What is the Typical Weather Like?
Welcome to this Helsinki climate guide! As the capital of Finland, Helsinki features a climate characterized by cold winters and ...
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Very Cold End of November in Helsinki
The winter of 2021/2022 started early in Helsinki and Finland in general. On the 25th of November, the temperature dropped ...
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Blog posts

Arctic Snow School in Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay): Unforgettable Fieldwork Experience in Canada’s Remote Arctic
From April 1st to April 8th, I had the privilege to participate in the Arctic Snow School, a joint initiative ...
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In the Middle of a Polar Low: Extreme Blizzard in Svalbard
Exactly one year ago, this meteorologist experienced one of the dreams that probably all meteorologist have: being in the middle ...
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Northern Lights in Helsinki, 26th/27th of February
Since I have been living in Helsinki in August 2018, I have seen the northern lights, also known as aurora ...
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Light Pillars upon Arrival in Helsinki
On the 10th of January of 2022, I arrived back home in Finland after spending Christmas with my family. The ...
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Coldest start of December in Helsinki since 1937
After a (for my standards) cold fall and a very cold end of November, the winter stepped up its game ...
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Hiking in Sipoonkorpi on a Beautiful Winter’s Day in March the Day After a Snow Storm
On the 10th of March 2021, a friend and I went hiking in Sipoonkorpi National Park. Despite it already being ...
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Most Beautiful Winter Days
During 2 weeks in January 2021 in Helsinki, I experienced the most beautiful winter days of my life. As a ...
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Intense Snowfall in Repovesi National Park
On the 16th of December, Anna and I went to Repovesi National Park with a friend of ours. At the ...
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Study

Arctic Snow School in Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay): Unforgettable Fieldwork Experience in Canada’s Remote Arctic
From April 1st to April 8th, I had the privilege to participate in the Arctic Snow School, a joint initiative ...
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Radio Sounding for Course Meteorological Observation Systems
As part of completing the course Meteorological Observation Systems (ATM322) at the University of Helsinki, we had to execute a ...
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How to Prepare for Studies at UNIS in Svalbard
In 2018, I went to Svalbard for an exchange semester at UNIS. I have been back to Svalbard as a ...
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Book reviews

What If by Randall Munroe – Book Review
This book is a must have for all scientists and other curious minds. What If? - Serious Answers to Absurd ...
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The 5 AM Club – Book Review
Recently, I read the book The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life written by Robin Sharma. The ...
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Surrounded by Idiots – Book Review
Last year I read the book Surrounded by Idiots, written by Thomas Erikson. Overall, the book was enjoyable to read ...
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Finnish National Parks

Hiking in Sipoonkorpi on a Beautiful Winter’s Day in March the Day After a Snow Storm
On the 10th of March 2021, a friend and I went hiking in Sipoonkorpi National Park. Despite it already being ...
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Intense Snowfall in Repovesi National Park
On the 16th of December, Anna and I went to Repovesi National Park with a friend of ours. At the ...
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Nuuksio National Park in December
On the 13th of December 2020, I visited Nuuksio National Park with my girlfriend Anna and a friend. Nuuksio is ...
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Visiting Koli National Park at the Start of Winter
After starting my studies in Helsinki in August 2020, in November that year it was finally time to explore my ...
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