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6 days ago · Arctic, northernmost region of Earth, centred on the North Pole and characterized by distinctively polar conditions of climate, plant and animal life, and other physical features. The term is derived from the Greek arktos (“bear”), referring to the northern constellation of the Bear.
Feb 19, 2024 · Voyage on mystery sea. In April 2023, two researchers from Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) Earth Observatory of Singapore joined an expedition to the Barents Sea, off the coasts of ...
1 day ago · Arctic - Polar, Tundra, Climate: The climates of polar lands vary greatly depending on their latitude, proximity of the sea, elevation, and topography, but, even so, they all share certain “polar” characteristics.
Jun 1, 2024 · Arctic Circle, parallel, or line of latitude around Earth, at approximately 66°30′ N. Because of Earth’s inclination of about 23 1 2 ° to the vertical, it marks the southern limit of the area within which, for one day or more each year, the sun does not set (about June 21) or rise (about December.
Sep 29, 2023 · Far from just a frozen wasteland, the Arctic is a dynamic region of extreme temperatures, populous cities, and a significant amount of bird poop.
Dec 12, 2023 · This past summer in the Arctic was the warmest since 1900, contributing to disasters across the wider region, including flooding in Juneau, Alaska and a record wildfire season in Canada.
Dec 12, 2023 · NOAA’s 2023 Arctic Report Card documents new records showing that human-caused warming of the air, ocean and land is affecting people, ecosystems and communities across the Arctic region, which is heating up faster than any other part of the world.
Jun 19, 2024 · The conflict has led to the freezing of activities of the Arctic Council, a talking-shop involving the eight countries with Arctic territory, which China joined as an observer in 2013.
Dec 19, 2023 · Summer surface air temperatures during 2023 were the warmest ever observed in the Arctic. Overall, it was the Arctic’s sixth warmest year on record. Sea ice extent continued to decline, with the last 17 Septembers now registering as the lowest on record.
Nov 29, 2023 · Its untouched beauty and the promise of undiscovered secrets have lured explorers for centuries. In this article, we’ll take a look at the rich history of Arctic exploration — from early attempts to recent adventures — and reveal how you too can become a part of northern exploration and discovery.
