Study Explains Antarctic Sea Ice Growth And Sudden Decline

A new Stanford University study has helped solve a mystery about dramatic swings in sea ice extent around Antarctica.  Despite rising global and regional temperatures, Antarctic sea ice expanded from the 1970s through 2015. Then, in 2016, sea ice extent declined abruptly to record lows and has not recovered. Based on data gathered by floating,... A new Stanford University study has helped solve a mystery about dramatic swings in sea ice extent around Antarctica. Despite rising global and regional temperatures, Antarctic sea ice expanded from the 1970s through 2015. Then, in 2016, sea ice exte... [5209 chars]