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Antarctic sea ice hit its 2026 minimum at 2.58 million sq km, the 16th smallest on record, rebounding from recent lows due to strong winds.
Antarctic sea ice reached its 2026 minimum extent of 2.58 million square kilometers on February 26, the 16th smallest on record, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
This marks a rebound from four consecutive record lows, though it remains 260,000 square kilometers below the 1981–2010 average.
Scientists attribute the improvement to strong southern winds in January and February that pushed ice outward in the Weddell Sea, slowing melt.
The figure is preliminary and could change.
Researchers note year-to-year variability is normal, consistent with decades of satellite data.
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El hielo marino antártico alcanzó su mínimo en 2026 a 2,58 millones de kilómetros cuadrados, el 16o más pequeño registrado, recuperándose de los mínimos recientes debido a los fuertes vientos.