Antarctic sea ice hits third-lowest winter peak on record

Antarctic sea ice reached its third-smallest winter extent in 48 years of satellite records, adding to scientific concerns about rapid changes in polar climate patterns.

First covered Sep 25, 2026 · 5:45 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Carbon Brief ‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak — Antarctic sea ice has recorded its third-smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 48 years ago, new data reveals.… The post ‘Concerning’ low…

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noaa.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

psl.noaa.gov : NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory

More coverage from around the web

phys.org Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on record

nsidc.org Sea Ice Today | National Snow and Ice Data Center

earth.com Antarctic sea ice hits one of its lowest winter peaks on record - Earth.com

natureworldnews.com Arctic Sea Ice Ties for 10th-Lowest Summer Minimum as Antarctic Ice Likely Peaks at Third-Lowest

spacedaily.com Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on record

Appeared in: 2026-09-27 (#11)

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