Climate · Southern Ocean, Antarctica · October 17, 2026

Antarctic sea ice hits third-lowest winter maximum

first reported Oct 15, 9:15 PM ET

Antarctic sea ice reached its third-lowest winter maximum on record in 2026, extending a dramatic decline that began after years of relative stability.

Sources

• ScienceDaily ↗Oct 15, 9:15 PM ET

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