“Early Arctic sea freeze traps 18 ships in ice near Russia”
“In recent years warmer weather triggered by climate change has allowed ships to cross parts of Russia’s northern sea route in November without the help of icebreakers.”
Early Arctic sea freeze traps 18 ships in ice near Russia | World | The Times
“Current sea ice extent in northern Alaska waters is the highest it’s been in November since 2001, according to the Sea Ice Index from the National Snow and Ice Data Center.”
November ice extent in Chukchi Sea is well above average of past 30 years
NWS Alaska Sea Ice Program (ASIP)
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