In Arctic, Peak Sea Ice Hits Record Low
March 23, 2017 - There is new evidence of Arctic sea ice volume at a record low level. Each year the masses of sea ice in the Arctic region expand and contract with the seasons. The peak comes near the end of winter. This year, NASA found that the maximum occurred on March 7. But that high is also a low. It’s the least extensive sea ice ever recorded at the annual peak. February 13 marked the record low for worldwide sea ice, a total that includes both the Arctic and the Antarctic, where it was summer. Video: NASA
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Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Another Record Low
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Every year, Arctic sea ice grows and extends through the winter.
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On March 7, 2017, Arctic sea ice reached its annual maximum extent, setting a new record low.
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A low September minimum extent and a warm winter contributed to the low Arctic ice maximum.
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On February 13, the Arctic and Antarctic sea ice combined extent also set a new record.
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Globally, there was less sea ice than at any time since satellites began continuously tracking in 1979.
