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 second year, 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.

然而，第二年的早些时候，很明显弗拉姆号是不能到达北极了，为了实现目标，南森不得不踏上冰面，带着雪橇和狗向北极进发。

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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.

世界气象组织说，2008年是有纪录以来第十个最暖和的年份，世界气象组织2008年的年终报告指出，2008年最显著的特点是北极圈冰层为有史以来的第二个最低点。

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