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004 Arctic and the Antarctic explained

004 Arctic and the Antarctic explained

The Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov

Curiously Polar

June 13, 201730m 31s

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Show Notes

We all know the terms Arctic and Antarctic, but how are they defined? As a matter of fact both concepts have several definitions and it is important to understand which one is valid when engaging in conversations or trying to understand scientific data. In this episode we explore some of the aspects that define the two concepts both geographically (e.g. arctic circle) and climatically.

Topics

arcticantarcticpolepolarsvalbardgreenlandnorth polesouth polepolar bearpenguinauroranorthern lightspitzbergenspitsbergen