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Figure 2b shows trends over decades, not a single year. The highest minimal ice extent recorded since 2007 is 10^6km lower than the lowest minimal extent before
by ericpauley 6y ago
Figure 2b shows trends over decades, not a single year. The highest minimal ice extent recorded since 2007 is 10^6km lower than the lowest minimal extent before 1992. Further, these are all minimal annual measurements, so the fact that ice "waxes and wanes" is a red herring.