Antarctic Snow

In October 2024, Pine Island Glacier displayed unusual atmospheric phenomena, including rare sea smoke and blowing snow. Captured by NASA's Landsat 8, these events were visible due to clear skies. Strong winds pushed warmer water to the surface, creating sea smoke, while blowing snow from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet influenced the glacier’s land...

Ukrainian scientists at a research station in the Antarctic have shared photos of a strange natural phenomenon red snow.

Airbnb and Ocean Conservancy have announced the Antarctic Sabbatical, an opportunity for five passionate individuals to travel to Earths most remote continent on a first-of-its-kind scientific research mission in December.

Last month saw the lowest polar sea ice extent for November - the seventh month this year to have hit record low - as the Arctic and Antarctic lost vast swaths of ice due to higher-than-average temperatures, scientists say.

China launched its 33rd expedition to Antarctica as its research vessel and icebreaker Xuelong (Snow Dragon) left Shanghai today on a 161-day voyage to build a new base on the white continent.

Annual snow accumulation on West Antarctica's coastal ice sheet increased dramatically by about 30 per cent during the 20th century, according to a new study.

An increase in Antarctic snow accumulation that began 10,000 years ago is currently adding enough ice to the continent to outweigh the increased losses from its thinning glaciers.

Growing sea ice surrounding Antarctica could prompt scientists to consider relocating research stations on the continent, according to the operations manager of the Australian Antarctic Division.

Imagine a life in extreme cold, with no modern comforts at your disposal, cut off from the outside world, with only acres of snow and colonies of smelly penguins for company.

Two ships - a Chinese icebreaker and a Russian research vessel - broke free on Tuesday from thick Antarctic ice where they had been trapped for days.

A group of scientists, tourists and journalists rescued by helicopter from their icebound ship in Antarctica is due back in Australia in a fortnight, officials said on Tuesday.

China plans to build a new and improved icebreaker for its ambitious polar expeditions even as efforts are on to free its veteran vessel, Snow Dragon which remains stuck in Antarctica.

An Antarctic blizzard has halted an Australian icebreaker's bid to reach a Russian ship trapped for a week with 74 people onboard, rescuers said on Monday.

In October 2024, Pine Island Glacier displayed unusual atmospheric phenomena, including rare sea smoke and blowing snow. Captured by NASA's Landsat 8, these events were visible due to clear skies. Strong winds pushed warmer water to the surface, creating sea smoke, while blowing snow from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet influenced the glacier’s land...

Ukrainian scientists at a research station in the Antarctic have shared photos of a strange natural phenomenon red snow.

Airbnb and Ocean Conservancy have announced the Antarctic Sabbatical, an opportunity for five passionate individuals to travel to Earths most remote continent on a first-of-its-kind scientific research mission in December.

Last month saw the lowest polar sea ice extent for November - the seventh month this year to have hit record low - as the Arctic and Antarctic lost vast swaths of ice due to higher-than-average temperatures, scientists say.

China launched its 33rd expedition to Antarctica as its research vessel and icebreaker Xuelong (Snow Dragon) left Shanghai today on a 161-day voyage to build a new base on the white continent.

Annual snow accumulation on West Antarctica's coastal ice sheet increased dramatically by about 30 per cent during the 20th century, according to a new study.

An increase in Antarctic snow accumulation that began 10,000 years ago is currently adding enough ice to the continent to outweigh the increased losses from its thinning glaciers.

Growing sea ice surrounding Antarctica could prompt scientists to consider relocating research stations on the continent, according to the operations manager of the Australian Antarctic Division.

Imagine a life in extreme cold, with no modern comforts at your disposal, cut off from the outside world, with only acres of snow and colonies of smelly penguins for company.

Two ships - a Chinese icebreaker and a Russian research vessel - broke free on Tuesday from thick Antarctic ice where they had been trapped for days.

A group of scientists, tourists and journalists rescued by helicopter from their icebound ship in Antarctica is due back in Australia in a fortnight, officials said on Tuesday.

China plans to build a new and improved icebreaker for its ambitious polar expeditions even as efforts are on to free its veteran vessel, Snow Dragon which remains stuck in Antarctica.

An Antarctic blizzard has halted an Australian icebreaker's bid to reach a Russian ship trapped for a week with 74 people onboard, rescuers said on Monday.