The minimum Arctic sea ice extent on September 12, 2026, was approximately 4.6 million square kilometers. This figure shared 10th place among the lowest values since satellite observations began, alongside the minima of 2008, 2010, and 2025, ScienceDaily reports, citing NASA and the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Arctic sea ice usually grows during winter, reaching its…
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