Platform in Rough Weather (IMAGE) University of Stavanger Caption Freezing temperatures, icing, snow and an unpredictable climate have a bigger impact on a platform in the Barents Sea than in the North Sea. Credit Illustration: Ole Andre Hauge/ NettOp, UiS Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.