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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Annual Minimum

Updated 2026-09-23 18:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum extent on September 12, covering an estimated 1.78 million square miles, tying with previous years for the 10th-lowest recorded level.

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Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum extent on Sept. 12, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder. The ice covered an estimated 1.78 million square miles (4.6 million square kilometers), tying 2008, 2010, and 2025 for the 10th-low
2026-09-23 17:15 UTC
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