NASA Earth on Instagram: "Arctic sea ice this year tied for the 10th lowest on record, @nasa and @nsidcnews report. Sea ice—or frozen seawater—forms and melts directly in the ocean and is different from icebergs or glaciers, which come from land-based ice. Every year around September, Arctic sea ice reaches its minimum extent. This year, sea ice reached its yearly minimum extent of 1.78 million square miles on Sept. 10, tying with 2008 as the 10th-lowest on record. #earth #NASA #ice #seaice #sci

Visual Spirits on Instagram: "While filming the frozen depths of an Arctic ice hole, a man accidentally captured a breathtaking moment as a curious seal surfaced for air. The peaceful scene, surrounded by silence and ice, offered a rare glimpse of life beneath the tundra. It quickly spread online, captivating viewers around the world. : polarview7"

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