Antarctic iceberg A-23A has slowed its drift and appears stuck in the shallow waters off the British overseas territory.
Published Mar 7, 2025
Penguins outnumber people on this remote, mountainous island in the southern Atlantic Ocean.
Published Mar 2, 2025
Snow 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.
Mar 2000 — Feb 2025
Bright snow topped the island’s thick ice sheet, while a swirling display of sea ice hugged the southeast coast.
Published Feb 26, 2025
Bits of pulverized rock carried by Alaska’s glacial streams into the shallow, productive estuary transform the bay’s color and can affect some types of marine life.
Published Feb 25, 2025
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