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HomeRelated News / ArticlesUnusual Patterns in Antarctic Sea Ice as Arctic Hits Subpar Winter Peak

Unusual Patterns in Antarctic Sea Ice as Arctic Hits Subpar Winter Peak

Following an all-time low maximum in September 2023, Antarctic sea ice has been tracking at near-record-low extent for the past six months. Last month, it hit its 2024 minimum extent, tying with 2022 for the second-lowest Antarctic minimum in the 46-year satellite record.

Arctic sea ice has reached its maximum extent for the year, peaking at 15.01m square kilometres (km2) on 14 March. The provisional data from the NSIDC shows that this year’s Arctic winter peak, despite favourable winds that encouraged sea ice formation, was 640,000 km2 smaller than the 1981-2010 average maximum. Read More

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