Third-Lowest Ice on Record—Antarctica Is Melting Faster

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Antarctica’s winter sea ice has just hit its third-lowest peak in nearly 50 years of satellite monitoring — and scientists are sounding the alarm. :globe_showing_Europe-Africa::snowflake:  In this 1-minute explainer, we break down why this dramatic drop in sea ice isn’t just about the poles — it’s about all of us. From rising ocean temperatures to shifting snowfall patterns, this could be a major sign that climate change is accelerating faster than we thought.  Watch to understand what’s happening beneath the ice, what it means for the future of our coastlines, and why this year’s Antarctic data is a red flag for the planet. WooGlobe Ref : WGA681356 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Antarctica just hit another alarming record, and it's not looking good for our planet.

00:05Every winter, the ocean around Antarctica freezes and stretches out for miles.

00:09But this year, that frozen shield peaked at just 1781 million square kilometers.

00:15That's the third lowest winter maximum in 47 years of satellite tracking.

00:19Just two years ago, we hit the all-time low.

00:22And now we're on a downward trend.

00:24What changed?

00:26Until 2016, sea ice levels were actually slightly increasing.

00:30Now, warm ocean water is creeping closer to Antarctica, and it's melting the ice from below.

00:36This isn't just about ice.

00:38When white ice disappears, it exposes dark ocean water.

00:42That water absorbs heat, a lot more heat, which makes the cycle worse.

00:47Sea ice also protects the massive Antarctic ice sheet from waves and wind.

00:51Without that protection, more ice could collapse into the ocean, and that raises sea levels globally.

00:57Some scientists say more snowfall from warmer air could help.

01:01But history tells us, if the planet stays warm, Antarctica shrinks.

01:05And that could reshape coastlines for generations to come.

01:09This isn't just an icy update.

01:10It's a global red flag.

01:12It's a global red flag.

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