Arctic winter sea ice extent record low for two consecutive years

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-03-30 09:11:09

The winter sea ice extent in the Arctic region reached a record low since 1979 for a second consecutive year, according to data from the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The Arctic sea ice extent was 14.29 million square kilometres on March 15, 2026, which is comparable to its extent of 14.31 million square kilometres from 2025.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/arctic-winter-sea-ice-extent-record-low-for-two-consecutive-years