Satellite data from Antarctica has revealed that sea ice levels in the region are well below seasonal average due to global warming.
Walter Meier, who examined data on glaciers in Antarctica at the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), told the BBC that the ice level was “mind-bogglingly low”.
Meier pointed out that he was “not very optimistic” that the loss of glaciers would return to its previous level.
According to NSIDC data, the glacier area, measured at approximately 17 million square kilometers, is stated to be 1.5 million square kilometers below the September average.
Robbie Mallet from the University of Manitoba emphasized that the data is “at a level that warrants concern” and said, “This is a potentially worrying sign of climate change in Antarctica that we have not witnessed in the last 40 years.” said.
The opinions expressed herein are the author’s and not necessarily those of News2Sea.
#Sea #ice #levels #Antarctica #seasonal #average