# Antarctic Sea Ice Faces Record Winter Low for the Second Year in a Row 🌨️

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/antarctic-sea-ice-faces-record-winter-low-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/291071>\
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**Created:** [September 10, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/antarctic-sea-ice-faces-record-winter-low-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/291071 "2024-09-10T23:53:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/antarctic-sea-ice-faces-record-winter-low-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/291071/1 "2024-09-10T23:53:38Z")

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Summary:

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1. Record Low Alert  
Antarctic sea ice is nearing a record low for winter, marking a second consecutive year of dramatically reduced ice cover. The area of sea ice is currently less than last year’s already low levels.

2. Ongoing Trends  
In 2023, the sea ice extent fell significantly, covering about 1.6 million square kilometers less than the long-term average. The latest data suggests a similar pattern for 2024.

3. Climate Impact  
Warmer Southern Ocean temperatures and global warming are impacting sea ice extent. The past two years have been among the warmest on record, contributing to the extreme reduction in ice cover.

Read more at: [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com)