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Source snapshot — arctic-sea-ice story

Arctic sea ice shrank to 4.60 million km² on 12 September 2026, tied for 10th lowest in 48 years of satellite records, according to NSIDC. All 20 of the lowest minimums came in 2007–2026; the winter maximum, 14.29 million km² in 2026, tied with 2025's for the lowest.