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According to the US National Snow and Ice Center, 16 September, the ice area in the Arctic reached its minimum value in satellite observation history – 3.41 million square kilometers. Thus, a new planet is established climatic anti-record.
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Ice reduction throughout the year.
The previous seasonal minimum was 4.17 million square kilometers and was registered on September 18, 2007. Difference between records (760 thousand square kilometers) is commensurate with area of Texas, clarify American experts. Historical minimum ice, September 16, 2012 © NNVL | NOAA White the actual ice area is shown, in black – the norm for this time. Now, due to changes in astronomical factors, the consequence of which is a seasonal decrease in the temperature background, the process of ice buildup begins. However, this does not mean that the thawing season is finally over. Wind Mode Changes May push ice to even greater reduction. Average ice area per the expired period of this year is 18% less than in the record 2007 year and 49% less than the norm calculated for the period 1979–2000 years
