The latest satellite analysis shows Antarctica’s sea‑ice extent peaked on 14 September 2026 at roughly 17.6 million km², the third‑lowest winter maximum ever recorded. This follows a sharp drop that began after a decade of growth, with the trend reversing in 2015…
Continue reading Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Third‑Lowest Winter Maximum on Record in 2026Key developments: New computer‑model simulations confirm that even dramatically colder ocean temperatures would not halt the retreat of the West Antarctic Thwaites glacier, often dubbed the continent’s “doomsday” glacier, while a neighboring glacier may temporarily expand. At the…
Continue reading Thwaites Glacier Continues to Shrink as Antarctic Sea Ice Faces Record Low, Yet Some Regions Gain IceThe latest satellite data show that Antarctica’s winter sea‑ice extent in September 2026 was the third‑lowest on record, covering only about 17.6 million km² – a stark drop from the highs of 2012‑2014 and well below the long‑term average. Scientists…
Continue reading Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low While Warm Deep Ocean Water Inches Toward the ContinentKey developments: Satellite data from NASA and the NSIDC show that the September 2026 winter peak covered only about 17.59 million km², making it the third‑lowest maximum on record and continuing a decline that began after a decades‑long growth…
Continue reading Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Third-Lowest Winter Maximum in 2026 as Warm Deep Ocean Waters Edge Closer to the ContinentKey developments: – A fresh analysis of the Thwaites (“Doomsday”) Glacier shows its potential contribution to sea‑level rise has doubled, with an estimated 1.2 inches (30 mm) added by 2100 and a 60 % chance of detachment from its grounding ridge…
Continue reading New Antarctic studies reveal accelerated ice loss and a zero‑emission wind‑sled expeditionA fresh analysis of the Thwaites “Doomsday” Glacier shows that its melt contribution could be twice as high as previously estimated, adding up to 1.2 inches (30 mm) of sea level rise by 2100. Researchers using ICEYE satellite data found…
Continue reading New studies reveal accelerating threats to Antarctica’s ice from warming oceans and innovative zero‑emission expeditionsThe latest satellite data show that Antarctic sea ice peaked on 14 September 2026 at just 17.59 million sq km, the third‑lowest maximum ever recorded. This decline follows the historic low minimum and maximum observed in 2023, signalling a broader trend of reduced…
Continue reading Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low While New Ice‑Shelf Research Reveals Hidden Deep‑Sea LifeA dramatic ice shelf event in January 2025 saw the giant iceberg A‑84, roughly the size of Chicago, detach from the George VI Ice Shelf. The newly exposed seafloor was surveyed with robotic submersibles, uncovering a surprisingly rich ecosystem…
Continue reading Massive Iceberg A‑84 Break‑off Reveals Hidden Seafloor Life as Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Record‑Low Maximum in 2026
