The Remarkable Transformation of History Global Wonders

NASA Satellite Photo Comparison: 1970 vs. 2016

These satellite photo comparisons reveal a disconcerting trend of Arctic Sea ice shrinking to record lows. Although it’s typical for Arctic Ocean ice to diminish during the summer and replenish during the winter, these images underscore the drastic changes occurring in Earth’s climate.

The top photo showcases the Arctic during the summer of 1984, a year in which ice decline was considered standard. The lower photo starkly depicts Arctic ice shrinkage in 2016. The disparity between the two images is striking and, in many ways, unimaginable.