The “Rebound” of Ice That Is Not Enough to Slow an Alarming Climate Signal | News World

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The minimum Antarctic sea ice coverage during the summer that has just ended in the Southern Hemisphere ranked as the sixteenth lowest since satellite records began. Although higher than in previous years, scientists clarify that this is a pause, not a lasting trend.

On February 26, 2026, Antarctic sea ice extent reached a provisional minimum of 2.58 million km², a value that at first glance could be interpreted as a sign of normality. However, as indicated by the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), this figure still remains below the 1981–2010 climate average, showing that the system continues to be altered.

The Antarctic sea ice minimum was not as low as in previous years. Researchers point out that this is not a trend, but variability within a broader downward cycle.

This minimum ranked as the 16th lowest in nearly five decades of satellite records, which confirms that, although…

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