Arctic

Polar region of the Earth's northern hemisphere

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The Arctic is a polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth. The Arctic region, from the IERS Reference Meridian travelling east, consists of parts of northern Norway, northernmost Sweden, northern Finland, Russia, the United States (Alaska), Canada, Danish Realm (Greenland), and northern Iceland, along with the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas. Land within the Arctic region has seasonally varying snow and ice cover, with predominantly treeless permafrost under the tundra. Arctic seas contain seasonal sea ice in many places.

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'It'll still be Historic': Trump Moves Inauguration Indoors Due to Washington Cold -New Location Out Donald Trump’s historic swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States will now take place indoors at the US Capitol Rotunda due to an Arctic blast bringing record-low temperatures. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:49Published 4 days ago

‘Greenland NOT FOR SALE’: Denmark PM Blasts USA As Trump Refuses To Rule Out Military Use Trump’s proposal to purchase Greenland, emphasizing that the Arctic territory belongs to its people. Trump's plan to acquire Greenland—reigniting his 2019 suggestion—has been met with strong.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:34Published 2 weeks ago

Trump Jr arrives in Greenland amid father's interest in seizing the island Donald Trump Jr arrives in Greenland for a ‘personal trip’ after controversial and threatening remarks made by his President-elect father suggesting the US should own the Arctic territory. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:38Published 2 weeks ago

Norway Opens NATO’s New Arctic Warfare Base:Bold Strategy to Counter Putin’s Growing Threat in North Norway has announced plans to open a new NATO Arctic and amphibious warfare center in the municipality of Sorreisa, located near Russia’s strategic port of Murmansk. This new base will be pivotal in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published on December 2, 2024

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Donald Trump Jr 'to visit Greenland' days after his father suggested US should take control Donald Trump Jr is set to visit Greenland - days after his father Donald Trump floated taking control of the Arctic island. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Denmark to boost defence spending for Greenland after Trump repeats call for US control Denmark has announced plans to boost its defence spending for Greenland with a "stronger presence in the Arctic" - a few hours after Donald Trump repeated his call for the US to buy the vast island. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024
Prehistoric DNA being dug up to see if it can help modern-day crops cope with climate change Prehistoric plant DNA is being dug up from deep below the Arctic to see if it can help modern-day crops cope with the effects of climate change. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2024

Four female stars take on the coldest challenge yet Four famous women head to the Arctic for Comic Relief’s coldest, most extreme challenge. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2024
Melting Arctic ice caps helps predict UK heatwaves - as scientist reveals this summer's forecast When the UK sizzles during an intense summer heatwave it could well be linked to melting ice caps and glaciers in the frozen North, according to a new analysis. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024
Snow set to cause disruption as Britain braces for week of freezing temperatures Snow is set to hit parts of Scotland today before spreading south next week as cold air from the Arctic brings freezing temperatures. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2024

Election campaigns and NFL games disrupted as freezing rain and heavy snow hit US Extreme winter weather is causing major disruption in the US as a continuing wave of Arctic storms hit flights, NFL playoff games and election campaigns. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2024
UK set to shiver as Met Office warns Arctic blast to bring more snow and 'wintry hazards' The UK is set to shiver further this week as a blast of cold weather from the Arctic moves in. Sky News - Published on January 10, 2024
India's 1st winter Arctic expedition to kick off today On Tuesday, India will commence its first ever winter expedition to the Ny-Alesund research base in Svalbard, Norway, where the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has a research.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2023
Flood risk warning for up to 1.5 million homes as melting Arctic ice set to trigger rising seas Up to 1.5 million homes in the UK could face a higher flood risk by 2080 due to rising seas caused by melting Arctic ice - with government ministers coming under fire for failing to pay attention to.. Sky News - Published on October 12, 2023

Yoga sessions planned for India's research stations in Arctic, Antarctic regions IndiaTimes - Published on June 18, 2023
Dramatic changes to polar ice caps revealed on new map of Arctic and Antarctica Dramatic changes to the polar ice caps caused by climate change are being reflected in a new edition map of Antarctica and the Artic. Sky News - Published on June 7, 2023
Warnings of snow, ice and flooding after cold snap moves in from Arctic A weekend of wintry weather has left behind slippery surfaces and icy patches on roads, pavements and cycle paths. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2023	Snow and ice weather warning issued for London and South East as Arctic blast grips UK Snow could hit parts of southern England within days, with forecasters warning the Arctic blast will continue into next week and may see temperatures plummet as low as -15C where there is snow cover,.. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2022
Temperatures set to tumble as Arctic blast strikes UK An Arctic blast threatens to send temperatures tumbling even further across the UK in the coming week. Sky News - Published on December 3, 2022	Walrus appears miles from Arctic habitat in northern France A walrus has been spotted in northern France, thousands of miles away from its Arctic circle habitat. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2022
'We are telling the truth': Arctic warming occurring even faster than previously thought, new study suggests The Arctic has been warming even faster than the rest of the world than previous papers had estimated, according to a latest study. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2022	Lost beluga whale spotted in River Seine thousands of miles from Arctic home French officials are racing to save a beluga whale spotted in the River Seine after it strayed thousands of miles from its Arctic Ocean habitat. Sky News - Published on August 5, 2022
The 'whisky war' is over - Canada and Denmark agree to end dispute over Arctic island The great "whisky war" between Denmark and Canada - their friendly territorial dispute over a barren and uninhabited rock in the Arctic - has come to an end after 49 years. Sky News - Published on June 14, 2022	India releases its Arctic policy focusing on climate change research, mineral wealth and energy security IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2022
'Major winter storm' to bring Arctic temperatures to millions of Americans A "major winter storm" is set to unfold across some northern tier states in the US in the next 24 hours - with temperatures in some places dropping up to 30 degrees below average, forecasters have.. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2022

Arctic

Polar region of the Earth's northern hemisphere

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Donald Trump Jr 'to visit Greenland' days after his father suggested US should take control

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UK set to shiver as Met Office warns Arctic blast to bring more snow and 'wintry hazards'

India's 1st winter Arctic expedition to kick off today

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The 'whisky war' is over - Canada and Denmark agree to end dispute over Arctic island

India releases its Arctic policy focusing on climate change research, mineral wealth and energy security

'Major winter storm' to bring Arctic temperatures to millions of Americans