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Snow, Ice and Climate Change

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IceLights: Your Burning Questions about Ice and Climate Change

The State of the Cryosphere

Repeat Photography of Glaciers

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Explore the Earth's frozen places in this collection of photographs and images from the NSIDC archives.

Quick Facts

Find basic information on sea ice, ice sheets, ice shelves, and icebergs.

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Cryosphere Glossary

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