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4 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.
4 days 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.
4 days ago · Arctic - Flora, Fauna, Tundra: Two main vegetation zones are found in the polar lands. In the south is the subarctic, formed by the northern subzones of the circumpolar boreal forest. To the north is the Arctic proper, where the vegetation is generally referred to as tundra, from the Finnish word for an open rolling plain; in North ...
2 days ago · The most beautiful places in the Arctic Circle range from north pole to icy marvels. Here's where to visit in Arctic Circle for scenic spots
1 day ago · Antarctica is colder than the Arctic region, as much of Antarctica is over 3,000 m (9,800 ft) above sea level, where air temperatures are colder. The relative warmth of the Arctic Ocean is transferred through the Arctic sea ice and moderates temperatures in the Arctic region.
4 days ago · More fishing boats are coming to northern waters as sea ice retreats, bringing pollution with them. In the last 10 years, the number of vessels sailing within and across the Arctic has increased by 37 per cent, according to a report released this year by the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum.
5 days ago · Each Arctic town we visited unveiled its unique geography, cultural challenges, and prospects. The ‘Great Powers and Arctic Rural Areas Field Trip’ to Iceland and the Faroe Islands took us to Reykjavík, Akureyri, Bakkafjordur, Seydisfjordur and Torshavn.
4 days ago · July 2, 2024. By. Admin. An International Maritime Organization (IMO) ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic waters came into force on Monday (1 July.) The Clean Arctic Alliance called on IMO member states, particularly Arctic coastal countries, to implement the Arctic HFO ban and enforce it fully with immediate effect ...
1 day ago · When wildfires ignite, they burn vegetation and organic matter, releasing the heat trapping greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. That is why the rising frequency of wildfires around the globe is a matter of concern as they contribute to climate change. However, in the case of Arctic wildfires, such GHG ...
5 days ago · The easternmost and westernmost points on Earth, based on the east–west standard for describing longitude, can be found anywhere along the 180th meridian, which passes through the Arctic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans, as well as parts of Siberia (including Wrangel Island), Antarctica, and three islands of Fiji (Vanua Levu's eastern peninsula ...
