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Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
The Guardian UK
Wednesday 30 September 2026, 00:00 UTC
By Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent
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Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving lossesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAntarctica’s winter sea ice has peaked at its third-lowest level on record, falling a million square kilometres – or almost 400,000 square miles – short of the long-term average, scientists have confirmed. Confirmation of the peak meant the four lowest years on...
Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving losses
Antarctica’s winter sea ice has peaked at its third-lowest level on record, falling a million square kilometres – or almost 400,000 square miles – short of the long-term average, scientists have confirmed.
Confirmation of the peak meant the four lowest years on record for the continent’s sea ice – a vital component of the planet’s climate and critical for marine life – had all occurred in the past four years.
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