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Which Is Colder: The North or South Pole?

The South Pole is significantly colder than the North Pole, with Antarctica’s winter temperatures...

Were Pyramids Really Discovered In Antarctica?

Let’s debunk the myths with science.

Antarctica Without Ice

What would the white continent look like if its entire ice sheet would melt? The up-to-three-kilomet...

Is Antarctica a Desert

Did you know that if you’re planning a trip to Antarctica, you’re actually preparing to venture out ...

Polar Deserts

The polar desert areas on Earth cover 14 million square kilometers (5.5 million square miles)...

What Plants Grow in the Arctic Tundra?

How do plants thrive so far north, just below the ice caps? Find out which species can handle these...

Antarctica Dry Valleys

The Dry Valleys of Antarctica feature limited precipitation, extremely low temperatures, high levels...

Mysteries of the Polar Circles

Special significance is often attached to the crossing of the so-called Polar Circles. What are ...

Ice is Nice: Part 3 - Sea Ice

Sea ice is frozen seawater floating on the ocean surface due to its lower density. Polar packs of ic...

Ice is Nice Part 2 - Icebergs

When ice breaks away from the face of a glacier, the event is called “calving” because the glacier s...

Ice is Nice: Part 1 - Glaciers

Ice is a defining element of the polar environment. It is also a quintessential aspect of the polar...

Arctic vs Antarctic: What is the Difference?

Why do polar bears not eat penguins and where can you see the biggest icebergs? Be sure to know your...

Glaciers vs. Icebergs

What’s the Difference between an Iceberg and a Glacier? Why is a glacier blue?

Temperature in the Arctic Circle

Find out how cold is the North Pole, what to expect from the Arctic in terms of weather and highest...


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