NASA says Arctic sea ice ‘Unlikely To Break Records’ in 2013
A video animation follows. Note also that Dr. Walt Meier is now with NASA Goddard, after leaving NSIDC at the end of July. This is his first report from NASA. – Anthony Arctic Sea Ice Update: Unlikely...
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View ArticleA new record: the most sea ice in Antarctica in 30 years by extent and by volume
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