Articles for tag: Arctic science, cryogeology, frozen landscapes, natural formations, Permafrost

The Giant Ice Crystals Growing Beneath Alaska's Tundra

The Giant Ice Crystals Growing Beneath Alaska’s Tundra

Andrew Alpin

Deep beneath Alaska’s frozen landscape, a hidden world of ice formations is taking shape. While you might think of permafrost as simply frozen ground, the reality is far more complex and fascinating. Permafrost continuously remains below 0 °C for two years or more, with the deepest extending greater than 1,500 meters. Within this frozen realm, ...

The Ice Caves That Sing - Nature's Frozen Instruments

The Ice Caves That Sing – Nature’s Frozen Instruments

Gargi Chakravorty

Step inside the hidden world beneath glacial surfaces, where nature orchestrates its most extraordinary acoustic performances. These mysterious underground chambers transform simple ice and water into complex musical instruments that produce haunting melodies you’ll never hear anywhere else on Earth. What you’re about to discover will completely change how you think about the frozen wilderness. ...