Disappearing ice

You may have heard that sea ice in the Arctic is on track to hit a record low this year, but unless you've seen this animation from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, it's very unlikely that you understand just how much ice is being lost.



Hat tip: Hannah Waters (@hannahjwaters)

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