Arctic sea ice hits sixth-lowest minimum in satellite record
The ice also reached its annual on two separate dates and was later than usual.
September 28, 2018
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After six months of seasonal thaw, Arctic sea ice has reached what appears to be its annual minimum, settling at the sixth lowest extent in the satellite record, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
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