Arctic Sea Ice Maximum Remains Near Record Low Level
Researchers note that the latest peak remains significantly below historical levels, coming in about 1.3 million square kilometers under the 1981–2010 average, according to data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Scientists say this confirms a steady decline in winter sea ice coverage over time.
In the Southern Hemisphere, Antarctic sea ice has also shown notable variation. The region, which is currently entering its autumn season, recorded a summer minimum extent of 2.58 million square kilometers on February 26. This is around 260,000 square kilometers below the long-term average for 1981–2010.
However, the Antarctic figure remains higher than the extreme low recorded in February 2023, when sea ice dropped to 1.79 million square kilometers, the lowest level on record.
Together, the measurements highlight ongoing instability in polar ice patterns, with scientists continuing to monitor whether these shifts indicate accelerating climate-driven change.
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