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Antarctic sea ice shrinks to lowest annual maximum level on record, data shows

Sea ice in Antarctica reached a record low surface area this winter, according to satellite data analysis by NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The ice cover dropped to 1.03 million square kilometers, smaller than the previous record, raising concerns about a long-term decline in Antarctic sea ice.
The decrease in sea ice levels has dire consequences for animals like penguins that rely on the ice for breeding and rearing their young. The reduction in sea ice also contributes to global warming by reducing the amount of sunlight reflected back into space. Researchers warn that the decline is likely driven by warming ocean temperatures caused by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
The decline in Antarctic sea ice levels, along with the recent low conditions, is consistent with the effects of climate change. The shift towards record-low conditions raises concerns among scientists about the impact of climate change on Antarctic sea ice.

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Times of India

Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record: US data

The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum size this winter, a preliminary US analysis of satellite data showed Monday. The ice pack typically reaches its largest size during the colder winter months, so the September 10 reading will likely remain this year's maximum.

2 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Antarctic sea ice shrinks to lowest annual maximum level on record, data shows

Scientists fear global heating may have shifted region into new era of disappearing ice with far-reaching consequencesAntarctica has likely broken a new record for the lowest annual maximum amount of sea ice around the continent, beating the previous low by a million square kilometres.The new mark is the latest in a string of records for the continent’s sea ice, as scientists fear global heating could have shifted the region into a new era of di…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Antarctic winter sea ice hits 'extreme' record low

Antarctic sea ice extent hit record low this winter, per NSIDC. Impact on animals like penguins & global warming could be dire. Study finds warming ocean temperatures driven by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions contributing to lower sea ice levels since 2016.

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

Antarctic winter sea ice hits 'extreme' record low

Sea ice that packs the ocean around Antarctica hit record low levels this winter, the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said on Monday, adding to scientists' fears that the impact of climate change at the southern pole is ramping up.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Antarctic sea ice hits ‘record-smashing’ new winter low, data shows

Sea ice encircling Antarctica has reached unprecedented low levels this winter, a preliminary analysis of US satellite data shows in yet another dubious record broken this year in the South Pole.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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