| Term: | Maximum ice extent |
| Definition: |
The largest sea ice extent during a given year; maximum ice extent marks the end of the growth period for sea ice, and the start of the melt season NSIDCCryosphere
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| Term: | Maximum ice extent |
| Definition: | The largest sea ice extent during a given year; maximum ice extent marks the end of the growth period for sea ice, and the start of the melt season |