2018 Arctic Sea Ice Ties for Sixth Lowest Minimum Extent on NASA Record

NASA collaborates with the National Snow and Ice Data Center to monitor Arctic sea ice, which fluctuates seasonally. The 2018 minimum extent was among the lowest recorded. NASA uses various methods, including Operation Icebridge and passive microwave technology, to study sea ice. The newly launched ISAT 2 satellite measures ice thickness, providing crucial data on Arctic changes. The video explains the differences between perennial and seasonal ice, highlighting the impact of climate change on ice age and thickness. NASA's ongoing research aims to link ice data to better understand polar region changes.

What is the significance of the minimum sea ice extent reached in 2018?

Explain the role of the new NASA satellite ISAT 2 in sea ice research.

How does NASA measure the thickness of sea ice?

What changes are being observed in the Arctic sea ice health?

What are the differences between old ice and young ice in the Arctic?