Global Outlook for Ice & Snow

Northern Hemisphere, projected changes in sea ice concentration 2080-2100

Decrease in sea ice concentration 2080-2100

40% - 50%

Late winter

Late summer

30% - 40%

20% - 30%

10% - 20%

Southern Hemisphere, projected changes in sea ice concentration 2080-2100

Extent 1979 - 2002/2003

compared to 1980-2000 average

Late winter

Late summer

CHAPTER 5

ICE IN THE SEA

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