Shock and Thaw—Alaskan Sea Ice Just Took a Steep, Unprecedented Dive
Weather conditions and a boost from global warming led to the stunning record low ice cover in winter 2018
Weather conditions and a boost from global warming led to the stunning record low ice cover in winter 2018
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Sea ice was also thinner this winter than in the past four years
The repeated bouts of warm weather this season have stunned polar researchers, and could push the Arctic to a record low winter peak for the third year in a row
More extreme rains could have implications for water management and flooding because the ground can’t absorb as much rainwater when it falls all at once
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