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Arctic sea ice decline
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Sea ice in the Arctic region has declined in recent decades in area and volume due to climate change. It has been melting more in summer than it refreezes in winter. Global warming, caused by greenhou
Month-by-month chart shows how minimum ice volume usually occurs in September, and maxima usually occurring in April.
Month-by-month chart shows how minimum ice volume usually occurs in September, and maxima usually occurring in April.
On September 2, 2012, a record lowest minimum occurred: 3,410,000 square kilometres (1,320,000 sq mi).
On September 2, 2012, a record lowest minimum occurred: 3,410,000 square kilometres (1,320,000 sq mi).
Global sea ice extent (area), which combines the sea ice extents in both polar regions, reached a new all-time minimum in February 2025.
Global sea ice extent (area), which combines the sea ice extents in both polar regions, reached a new all-time minimum in February 2025.
The dark ocean surface reflects only 6 percent of incoming solar radiation; instead sea ice reflects 50 to 70 percent.
The dark ocean surface reflects only 6 percent of incoming solar radiation; instead sea ice reflects 50 to 70 percent.
Climate change
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Present-day climate change includes both global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its wider effects on Earth's climate system. In a broader sense, climate change also incl
Arctic sea ice decline
…Sea ice in the Arctic region has declined in recent decades in area and volume due to climate change. It has been melting more in summer than it refreezes in winter. Global warming, caused by greenhouse gas forcing is responsible for the decline in…
Different levels of global warming may cause different parts of Earth's climate system to reach tipping points that cause transitions to different sta
Different levels of global warming may cause different parts of Earth's climate system to reach tipping points that cause transitions to different states.
Ecological collapse. Coral bleaching from thermal stress has damaged the Great Barrier Reef and threatens coral reefs worldwide.
Ecological collapse. Coral bleaching from thermal stress has damaged the Great Barrier Reef and threatens coral reefs worldwide.
Extreme weather. Drought and high temperatures worsened the 2020 bushfires in Australia.
Extreme weather. Drought and high temperatures worsened the 2020 bushfires in Australia.