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NSIDC sea ice analysis (update weekly)

BREAKING NEWS

Arctic Sea Ice Down to Second-Lowest Extent; Likely Record-Low Volume

updated on Oct 2 2008

Arctic sea ice extent during the 2008 melt season dropped to the second-lowest level since satellite measurements began in 1979.

Check out the NSIDC press release!

New record low sea-ice cover in 2008 uncertain

updated on Aug 6 2008

The Arctic ice cover is still higher than 2008, but the possibility of a rapid decline remains.

Check out the current ice conditions for more discussion!

3 in 5 chance for new record low sea-ice cover in 2008

updated on Apr 30 2008

The first 2008 sea ice forecast is now complete, and we project a 3 in 5 chance of setting a new record low in sea-ice extent. See the full press release here.

Forecasting news

updated on Mar 24 2008

Our sea-ice forecast is mentioned in the June 9, 2008 Newsweek cover story.
On thin ice: Arctic sea-ice extent recovers, but the ice remains vulnerable.
Older Arctic sea ice is giving way to young, thin ice. See our press release and the article.
The Weather Channel blog: The Arctic may be screaming...but what is it saying?
Discover magazine: Will the Arctic Ocean be a viable shipping option in the next few decades?
What are the societal impacts of a declining sea ice cover? Meet The Planet interviews me about the sea-ice decline and some of the possible societal impacts. It runs for about 8 minutes, and this version is in .mp3 format.

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