Hey everyone! Did you know that ice isn’t just in your freezer or on your ice cream? 🍦 There’s a massive amount of ice floating in the Arctic Ocean at the top of the world! But scientists have some alarming news: the Arctic sea ice has shrunk to its lowest level for March since they started keeping track 47 years ago.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), a group of scientists who study our planet’s climate, reported that the sea ice in the Arctic was 6% smaller than the average this March. That’s like losing ice over an area bigger than many countries!
Why does this matter? Well, sea ice helps keep our planet cool by reflecting the sun’s rays back into space. Less ice means more heat gets absorbed by the ocean, which can lead to even more melting. It’s a bit like a snowball effect! ☀️➕🌊=🔥
Not only the Arctic, but the Antarctic (that’s the South Pole) is also seeing less ice. In March, the Antarctic sea ice was 24% below average, making it the fourth-lowest on record. 🐧
March was also one of the warmest months globally. The average temperature was higher than it’s been in many years. In Europe, some places had their warmest March ever, while others had either really dry or super wet weather. Talk about crazy weather patterns! 🌍🌡️
All this information comes from measurements taken by satellites in space, ships on the sea, airplanes in the sky, and weather stations on land. Scientists use this data to understand how our climate is changing and what we can do to help.
It’s important for all of us to learn about these changes so we can take care of our Earth. Maybe you can think of ways to help, like saving energy, planting trees, or telling others about what’s happening! 🌳💡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
