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Antarctic Sea ice extent hits a new record low, possibly heading to set the most significant negative anomaly ever observed in the satellite era

At the end of December, sea ice in Antarctica reached its lowest extent on record. Yet, in the long-term Antarctic sea ice still shows an …

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Arctic Sea Ice Extent Growing Fast at the Very Beginning of the Winter Season Although broad open-water areas persist due to mild autumn. Abrupt decline and unusual sea ice distribution in Antarctica.

Arctic sea ice extent in November 2022 is increasing at a rate close to the 2010s average. Nevertheless, several peripheral seas had persistent open-water areas …

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sea ice and snow extent in the northern hemsisphere

Sea Ice and Snow Extent in the Northern Hemisphere are now in Their Major Growth phase Representing key Elements in the Formation of the Chilly Winter Reservoir

Sea ice and snow cover are increasing their extent very fast in the Northern Hemisphere. While last week’s snow extent was among the highest in …

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arctic sea ice forecast for September 2022

Arctic Sea Ice Extent Forecast for September 2022. The remaining sea ice will play a crucial role in the course of next winter

The Arctic sea ice extent is approaching the annual minimum with a situation definitely not bad as in recent years. At the end of August …

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greenland ice sheet lost 18 billion tons water

The Greenland Ice sheet lost 18 billion tons of water in 3 days after unusually warm temperatures between July 15 and 17. Arctic Sea Ice extent is declining on its way to the September annual minimum

Between 15 and 17 July, Greenland’s north-western ice sheet lost 6 million tons of water per day. This exceptional melting was caused by exceptionally high …

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The Gulf Stream continues to slow down, new data shows, with fresh water creating an imbalance in the current, pushing it closer to a Collapse point

The Gulf Stream continues to slow down, new data shows, with freshwater creating an imbalance in the current, pushing it closer to a Collapse point

The Gulf Stream has weakened substantially in the past decades, as revealed by the latest data and new studies. Weather in the United States and …

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The Big melting is now starting after a decent growing season

Arctic sea ice extent suddenly interrupts a good growing season just close to the annual maximum as the polar vortex slows its bully influence in winter 2021-22. A heatwave is now in the Arctic while Antarctic sea ice set its lowest ever

Arctic sea ice extent, after growing along the winter season at a decent rate, suddenly started shrinking at the beginning of March. The average Arctic …

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Antarctica set an all time record low in February

Antarctic Sea Ice Extent Set an All-time Record Low at the End of the Austral Summer with a Marked Negative Anomaly after a Season Dominated by Föhn Events.

A warm summer in Antarctica and several strong föhn wind events smashed the Antarctic sea ice extent setting an all-time record low in 44 years …

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