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Arctic sea ice levels hit another record low

Thursday, 23 March 2017 7:06 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 23 March 2017 7:06 AM ]

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Scientists say the Arctic Ocean’s ice level has fallen to an alarming record low for the wintertime after polar heat waves hit the region.

This is the third time in a row that long-term trends of climate change push the wintertime extent of sea ice over the North Pole to a new low. The ice caps of the region usually expand during winter months, reaching their highest level in early March.

This year’s maximum level, however, has been reported as the lowest maximum in the 38-year satellite record. European and American scientists have called the deteriorating Arctic ice as one of the starkest signs of climate change. The South Pole’s sea ice levels have suffered similarly, hitting a record low last month.

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