Arctic sea ice melt on track to match or beat 2007 record
June 9th, 2009The National Snow and Ice Data Center’s daily update shows the 2009 decline in Arctic sea ice extent is on a pace to match or beat 2007’s record low. The chart below, updated to June 11, shows ice extent has now fallen below the 2007 decline.
According to the NSIDC, whether or not Arctic sea ice reaches a new record low this summer will depend on the circulation patterns that set up over the next few months.