Arctic sea ice melted 50% faster than the average rate during May 2010, with combined global land and ocean surface temperature being the warmest on record for the period from January-May, studies have suggested.
Research at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shown that the combined global land and ocean surface temperature was the warmest on record for the period from January-May.
During May 2010, Arctic sea ice melted 50% faster than the average May melting rate, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Centre.
Source: Arctic sea ice melting faster: Study – economictimes.indiatimes
Date: 17 June, 2010
Climate Change
Glaciers & Ice Sheets
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