Scientists note 20-year pattern of historically low Arctic ice extents
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Analysis confirms that all 20 lowest annual Arctic sea ice minimums in the satellite record have occurred in the past 20 years, with a downward trend of 11.8 percent per decade relative to the 1981–2010 average—equivalent to an annual loss of approximately 73,200 square kilometers.
“The past 20 years, from 2007 through 2026, have produced the 20 lowest annual Arctic sea ice minimum extents observed since continuous satellite measurements began in late 1978.”
NASA and NSIDCWalt Meier Senior research scientist at NSIDCLinette Boisvert Sea ice scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterNASA and National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) Research institutions tracking polar sea ice
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It looks like the Arctic melt season is done, with Arctic sea-ice extent hitting its annual minimum on Sept. 13th at 4,458,885 km², the 11th lowest minimum on record. For those who have been waiting for a Blue Ocean Event since 2012, there's always next year. Stay tuned!
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🚨 It's official - 2026 observed the 10th lowest annual minimum #Arctic sea ice extent (statistical tie). My next climate viz blog will focus on this past summer season. This minimum was set 2 days earlier than average. For more information: @nsidc.bsky.social at
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