That the potential for devastation from Arctic Summer Storms is growing might easily be shown by the alarming graph posted below, prepared by the blog:
It has been postulated that we may eventually have what might be called "Arcticanes," very large summer storms in the Arctic that could prove devastating to coastal communities, ecological niches and structures at sea, such as oil or gas platforms.
Although Shell Oil's plans for test drilling and production drilling off of Alaska's Arctic coasts pay lip service to possible emergencies, no planning has been put forth regarding Arcticanes. Probably, in part, because they exist more in potential so far, rather than as historical example.
We may not have long to wait, though.