Measures of Arctic sea ice this year show its area is the second lowest on record, and its volume is the lowest.
对北极海冰的检测表明,今年海冰面积下降到记录以来倒数第二,其体积则已经减少到有记录以来最小。
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Early in the secondyear, however, it became apparent that Fram would not reach the Pole. To achieve his goal, Nansen would have to get out on the ice with sleds and dogs and make a dash for it.
The World Meteorological Organization said 2008 was the 10th warmest year on record. Its year-end report found 2008 was marked by the second-lowest level of Arctic ice cover.