Polar Regions witness Record Low Ice Cover
Recently, the polar regions, facing the effects of global warming, have witnessed unprecedented changes, with the Arctic experiencing its sixth-lowest ice cover in 2023, while the Antarctic saw record-low growth.
- On September 19, 2023, the Arctic Sea ice reached its annual minimum extent of 4.23 million square kilometers, marking the sixth-lowest year in satellite records, according to data from NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).
- In contrast, on September 10, 2023, Antarctic Sea ice hit its lowest on record during a period that should have seen rapid growth during the coldest and darkest months.
- The Arctic ice cover shrank ....
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