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"Antarctica sea ice reaches third-lowest winter maximum, extending dramatic decline" — Science Daily (all) · Science & Medicine
This reports that Antarctic sea ice reached its extent on September 14, 2026, at about 17.59 million square kilometers, making it the third-lowest winter maximum in the (since 1979). This continues a dramatic decline after years of record lows, highlighting a shift in Antarctic sea ice behavior from stable or increasing to sharply declining.
The claim is solid, based on satellite data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) and reported by Science Daily, a reputable secondary source. The reporting closely follows the primary data release, and the numbers are consistent across multiple outlets.
Genuinely new — the winter maximum occurred in September 2026 and was reported in October 2026.
We covered this story on 2026-10-01 when the winter maximum was first reported as third-lowest, with scientists warning it's a 'now problem'.