arctic
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After 60 Years Of Fighting, We Finally Found The Tallest Peak In The US Arctic
A debate over the tallest peak in the Alaskan arctic has finally been settled after almost six decades of fighting. Both Mount Chamberlin and Mount Isto claimed the title as their own. Now, one has emerged triumphant — and a third, entirely separate mountain peak has also entered the scene.
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The Arctic Circle Just Had Its Earliest Snowmelt Ever
Five hundred kilometres above of the Arctic Circle is America’s northern most snow observatory, typically the last place in the nation to see its snow melt. As of today, its snow has melted, setting a new (and terrible) record.
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The Northern Lights Screw Up Arctic Drilling Operations
The Aurora Borealis are a beautiful sight — but, it turns out, they can be a real pain in the arse too. A new report explains that they can and do mess up drilling operations, especially in areas around the Arctic where they’re most common.
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Watch Smoke From July’s Wildfire’s Wrap Around The Arctic
Smoke plumes from last month’s wildfires in Alaska and Canada wrapped all the way around the Arctic circle in less than two weeks.