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The Arctic Circle

Like a magical border, the Arctic Circle stretches around the world along the 66th parallel, spanning very different countries and regions. The vast region inside the Arctic Circle is also a true treasury of raw materials. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Spiegel TV Media/R.Hillmann/R.Marel/C.Gerisch/A.Kindler/

Earth's Cryosphere: The Arctic

This video segment adapted from NASA uses satellite imagery to provide an overview of the cryosphere in the northern hemisphere, including the Arctic. Investigate the cryosphere's role in North America, the extent of permafrost in the northern hemisphere, and how the polar regions play a role in reg

Sea depths in the Arctic Circle

Near Greenland, scientists used radar data to discover an 800-meter-deep gorge beneath an ice sheet, and near Alaska, salt water plunges to depths of up to 4,000 meters. The largest "waterfall" on earth. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Spiegel TV Media/R. Hillmann/R. Marel/C. Gerisch/A. Kindler/Maximilian Mohr

Arctic Climate Perspectives

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, shows the changes that have been observed in Barrow, Alaska, due to a warming climate. The Iñupiaq people who live in Barrow present their observations of these changes based on their centuries-old knowledge of their environment, and d

Influence of melting ice on forest fire hazard

Melting ice in the Arctic is causing a rising wildfire risk in western North America. White ice reflects sunlight back into space. If it diminishes, the heat remains in the air layers and favors hot, dry weather. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Nathan Niemeier/Martin Schaaf Translation and dubbing: alugha Cl

How Does A Planet Die?

Eventually, Earth won’t exist the way we know it today. Could our knowledge of planetary death save the human race? Follow Us! https://twitter.com/LifeNoggin https://facebook.com/LifeNoggin Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeNoggin Life Noggin is a weekly animated educationa