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Arctic Sea Ice Decline Continues Between 2002-2004

Every September researchers produce a map of Arctic sea ice and compare that year's measurements to the long-term average. The ice extent was 13.4 percent less than average in September 2004, 12 percent below average in 2003, and 15 percent below average in 2002.

Arctic Sea Ice Decline Continues

Arctic Sea Ice Decline Continues

Source: NASA's Earth Observatory website. Click here for full story.

10.6.04

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