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Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Arctic Sea Ice Extent Nearing a 12-month Low

Arctic sea ice extent (SIE) is closing in on a new low for its 12-month moving average:


The previous low happened in March of 2021. Maybe it was the pandemic.

SIE data sources, NSIDC:

1 comment:

  1. It's quite a dramatic reversal for Antarctic sea ice. Ten years ago it was possible to say "Yeah, but Antarctic sea ice..."

    Even five years ago it seemed likely that the drop was an anomaly. A blip. On the way to recovery and continuation of the upwards trend.

    Not so much anymore.

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