Record-low 2016 Antarctic sea ice due to 'perfect storm' of tropical, polar conditions

Record-low 2016 Antarctic sea ice due to 'perfect storm' of tropical, polar conditions 09/08/2017 09:13 PM EDT The sudden, unexpected nosedive in Antarctic sea ice last year was due to a unique one-two punch from atmospheric conditions both in the tropical Pacific Ocean and around the South Pole. Full story at http://www.washington.edu/news/2017/08/31/record-low-2016-antarctic-sea-ice-due-to-perfect-storm-of-tropical-polar-conditions/ Source University of Washington This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111