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Arctic Willow (Salix arctica), Thule, Greenland
Salix arctica (arctic willow) is a tiny creeping willow (family Salicaceae). It is adapted to survive in harsh arctic and subarctic environments, and has…
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Old Thule, abandoned village, North-West Greenland
In the winter of 1953 the United States expanded their airbase at Thule and forcibly relocated the population of Pituffik, Dundas, and Uummannaq 31…
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Peary Land, Northernmost land in the world, Greenland
Peary Land in the North of Greenland and with Oodaaq island is the northernmost land of the world. The coastline is deeply indented by…
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Arctic Desert, Olrik Fjord, Northern Greenland
Some parts of Northern Greenland are not covered by the huge inland ice cap. They contain the most northerly ice-free region of the world.…
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SG Message Marine Environment 6 Feb 2013
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Dead leafs of Posidonia oceanica (second)
The banquette, dead leafs of Posidonia oceanica mixed with sand act a shoreline protection against erosion.
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Dead leafs of Posidonia oceanica
The banquette, dead leafs of Posidonia oceanica mixed with sand act a shoreline protection against erosion.
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Arctic Report Card 2013
The Arctic Report Card 2013 provides a concise update on the latest science and trends in the Arctic across a number of indicators. © United…
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Polygon Tundra in the Lena Delta, Russia
The Lena delta is one of the largest still pristine river deltas in the world. Its many naturally meandering arms form a magnificent tree-like…
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Polygon Tundra in the Lena Delta, Russia
The Lena delta is one of the largest still pristine river deltas in the world. Its many naturally meandering arms form a magnificent tree-like…
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Frozen Heat Videos
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Greenland Arctic Desert and Northernmost Land in the World
In northern Greenland precipitation is so low, that many areas can be called Arctic deserts. In particular Peary Land has precipitation levels of only…