A Selective History of Arctic Sea Ice Observations

  • Released Wednesday, September 3, 2014
  • Updated Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:05AM
  • ID: 11634
Arctic sea ice has been been the last frontier of the North for thousands of years, turning back seafarers, testing the mettle of explorers, and providing a way of life for people circling the top of the world. This animated timeline provides a quick (and highly selective) ride from the days of early Greek exploration to the dawn of the Space Age to the advanced capabilities we have today.

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