WorldPingAntarctic Sea Ice Grows to Its 2026 Maximum
WorldPingWhat happened
The ice reached its third-lowest maximum extent since satellite observations began.
Key facts
- Reported by NASA and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 UTC.
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