Video•January 10, 2011
How Do We Know: Shrinking Arctic Sea Ice
How Do We Know: Shrinking Arctic Sea Ice
Published: January 10th, 2011
Learn how NASA scientists are tracking the melting Arctic sea ice and what less ice means for global warming in the future.
Program Summary
Dr. Heidi Cullen talks to NASA's Claire Parkinson, who explains the technology used to monitor changes in Arctic sea ice. Long-term tracking shows Arctic sea ice has been on a steady decline, which could have big implications for global temperatures.