The bears in Southeast Greenland are uniquely adapted to living where sea ice is scarce for much of the year.
Published Jun 17, 2022An early summer heatwave set up a cluster of glaciers in the Central Andes for accelerated melting.
Published Jun 14, 2022Bezymianny, a stratovolcano in Russia's Far East, ejected a towering plume that streaked the snow with dark ash.
Published Jun 10, 2022Retreat of Patagonia’s Tyndall Glacier continues to uncover a prehistoric graveyard of marine reptiles.
Published Jun 3, 2022Snow and ice influence climate by reflecting sunlight back into space. When it melts, snow is a source of water for drinking and vegetation; too much snowmelt can lead to floods. These maps show average snow cover by month.
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