Arctic sea ice always grows and shrinks with the seasons, reaching its minimum each summer before expanding again in winter. But thanks to global warming, that minimum itself is now shrinking -- and at an unprecedented pace. Here's a graphical look at how quickly this sea change is happening.

This infographic appears courtesy of BBC Earth.

 

 

 

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