Another impact of the decreasing density of ice in the northern polar region is the opening of the Northwest Passage. This trading route links the North Atlantic Ocean with the North Pacific Ocean.
How is climate change affecting polar regions? Climate change is amplified in the polar regions. The northern and southern reaches of the planet are warming faster than any area on Earth, with the ...
YOKOHAMA--Japan’s first Arctic research vessel now under construction here will be capable of smashing through sea ice up to 1.2 meters thick to reach the northern polar region to study sea ...
The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are vibrant light displays that occur in the sky, usually near the polar regions. The lights were visible in Northern Ireland due to a ...
Aurora is typically seen in polar regions at around latitudes of 70 degrees ... At these levels, the aurora may be seen directly overhead from the northern states of the U.S.” That's saying ...
As northern Ohio and southeast Michigan prepare for the winter season, we have a close eye on several weather phenomena that could shape the region’s upcoming cold months. From La Niña to the Polar ...