beginning in 2005, however, polar ice modestly receded for several years.
beginning in 2005, however, polar ice modestly receded for several years.
retreat of glaciers since 1850:172
ice cover decreased to 297 km2 (115 sq mi) by 1987–1988 and to 245 km2 (95 sq mi) by 2005, 50% of the 1850 area.