"Global Warming: Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low in Latest Satellite Observations"

Understanding the Decline

Sea ice in the Arctic typically forms and expands during the dark, frigid northern winter, reaching its seasonal high point in March. However, recent years have seen less new ice formation and a steady decline in the accumulation of multi-year ice. This year's record-low extent is attributed to rising global temperatures driven by climate change, which have led to warmer ocean waters and altered atmospheric conditions, both of which hinder the freezing proces