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The Guardianworld16 days ago
Bellingshausen Sea almost ice-free in June 2026 while total Antarctic sea ice 10 percent below average
Satellite data show the west Antarctic region nearly ice-free in early winter. Temperatures at Esperanza base reached 15.4 °C, more than 20 °C above the seasonal average.
thecanary.coworld50 days ago
Scientists Identify Causes of Antarctic Sea Ice Decline Since 2015
Antarctic sea ice began a steep decline in 2015 after decades of expansion. A study published on May 2, 2026, describes a three-phase process involving stronger westerly winds, warmer deep water rising to the surface, and a self-reinforcing cycle of warmer, saltier surface waters…