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Arctic sea ice at lowest recorded winter level as heat records smashed
Arctic sea ice reached 5.52 million square miles, tying the lowest winter maximum on record and continuing a multi-decade decline linked to human-caused warming, scientists said.
- Arctic sea ice shrank to its lowest recorded winter level this year, tying with last year's level.
- Temperature records were broken across multiple continents, with climatologists describing the March heat as the most extreme in world history.
- The melting sea ice continues a downward trend observed over the last several decades, giving a head start to the spring and summer melt season.
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Arctic sea ice shrank to tie its lowest winter level as unprecedented heat shatters records globally
Vital Arctic sea ice shrank to tie its lowest measured level for the winter, the season when ice grows, as a warming Earth shattered records across the continents.
Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low Winter Level Scientists Say
BOULDER, COLORADO — Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest recorded winter level, according to new data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center, adding to concerns about long-term climate trends. Scientists said the seasonal maximum ice extent remains preliminary but warned the low level could accelerate melting during the upcoming spring and summer. Researcher Walt Meier noted that while a single year is not definitive, the continued decline …
The amount of sea ice in the Arctic is just as low this winter as it was last year. At the time, scientists spoke of a low point because there had never been so little sea ice for this time of year. About 9 percent less sea ice was measured than was normal in the period between 1981 and 2010. In winter, ice accumulates in the Arctic due to cold and months of darkness. The maximum amount of ice is typically reached in March. This year, the maximu…
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