Extremely Low Extent of Sea Ice
In January, the extent of sea ice in the Arctic was measured at 13,14 million square kilometres, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute reports. Compared to the reference period, this is an extremely low prevalence.
Svalbard had temperatures slightly above normal and slightly less rainfall than normal. In the Southern Hemisphere, sea ice extent for January was measured at 5,17 million square kilometres, which is the 24th lowest extent on record for January.
It is defined as normal compared to the reference period.
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