Learn about snow, ice, and the cold regions of
Earth |
What is the
Cryosphere? |
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Read an overview of the frozen
regions of Earth. |
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Find glacier facts, the story of a glacier’s life cycle, and links to glaciological data and science programs. |
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Find facts and information about snow, avalanches, and blizzards |
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Learn about sea ice and why it is so important to our environment. |
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Explore Arctic weather, climate, and meteorological patterns. |
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Studying the
Cryosphere |
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Scientists explore the lifecycle
of a drifting Antarctic iceberg. |
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Scientists travel to the edge of
Earth to understand fantastic formations. |
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In the 1970s, researchers camped
on ice floes to study how sea ice moves
and changes. |
Snow,
Ice, and Climate Change |
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Learn about snow and ice as indicators
of climate change. |
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| See Also |
Education
Resources
Online map tools, video, printed and printable
materials, photographs, and more.
News
NSIDC press releases, media advisories, and announcements.
Scientists
Learn about NSIDC scientists and their research.
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| Related Resources |
Tour
of the Cryosphere Movie
An animated flight through the frozen areas of the Earth, produced by NASA using NSIDC data.
Google Earth Outreach: Environment and Science
Google Earth files highlighting environment, climate change, science, and technology |
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| Contacts |
General public and educators: nsidc@nsidc.org or +1.303.492.6199
Members of the press: srenfrow@nsidc.org or +1.303.492.1497 |
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