Arctic sea ice melt season length has stabilized since around 2010, NASA finds
After lengthening dramatically for most of the satellite era, the Arctic melt season's duration unexpectedly leveled off, according to NASA.
The length of the Arctic sea ice melt season stabilized around 2010 after lengthening dramatically for most of the satellite record, according to NASA.
The agency described the plateau as unexpected given the earlier trend.
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- Arctic Melt Season Length Levels Off — NASA Breaking News
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