Tag: Arctic
Thawing permafrost creates underwater sinkholes in the Arctic
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Polar bears seen from the sky, by Florian Ledoux
The photograph Florian Ledoux shares with us the photos of one of his recent expeditions in Arctic, a territory that inspires him a lot and where he returns regularly. Why…
Russia overtakes strategic nuclear weapons exercise in Barents Sea – Norwegian researcher says Arctic will be affected by Ukraine crisis
Russia launched a major strategic nuclear weapons exercise in the Barents Sea over the weekend. The time of the exercise is exceptional, as it is usually held in the fall.…
Russia wants a radio station in the Arctic that would also broadcast to Finland – funding could come from large Russian companies
The radio station’s Russian designers want Finland or Norway as partners, which already have radio broadcasts in indigenous languages. Russia wants to establish a new international radio station in the…
Arctic: the Greenland ice cap has lost 4,700 billion tonnes of ice in 20 years
The Earth is heating up. The ice melts. And on the Arctic side, at an extremely rapid pace. In the last 20 years, the most recent data published by scientists…
The Arctic has lost in 20 years enough to cover the United States with half a meter of water!
The Earth is heating up. The ice melts. And on the Arctic side, at an extremely rapid pace. In the last 20 years, the most recent data published by scientists…
Polar Bears Move to Abandoned Arctic Weather Station – Photo Essay | Arctic
I had long dreamed of photographing polar bears. Some time ago my hobby, animal photography, has become not only a hobby but a big part of my life. And when…
What is the origin of methane hydrates?
In a context of global warming, the melting of methane hydrates is a major concern that could significantly impact the current evolution of the climate. Small presentation of these gas…
Gas, oil, metals… The controversial battle for Arctic ice
With its navigation bridge painted in white, blue and red and the inscriptions in Cyrillic on its hull, the nationality of the Sibir leaves little room for mystery. On January…
The Arctic ice cap has not finished suffering from global warming
Temperatures are rising. And the ice melts. With the risk of raising the level of the oceans all over the world. This is why researchers continue to try to learn…