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Arctic air is often unstable due to significant temperature contrasts between the cold, dense air over the ice and the warmer, moist air found to the south. This instability is exacerbated by the dynamic interactions of various weather systems, including low-pressure systems and fronts, which can lead to rapid changes in weather. Additionally, the melting sea ice alters local climate patterns, contributing to fluctuations in temperature and moisture levels, further destabilizing the atmosphere. These factors combined result in frequent and unpredictable weather events in the Arctic region.

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