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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…