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Why is Ice Important?

ice \ˈīs\\īs\ : noun
1. the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
2. the frozen surface of a body of water.

Arctic sea ice during winter months grows to the size of the United States. By summer, it shrinks to half that size. At the South Pole, Antarctic sea ice makes up 98 percent of the continent and ice sheets on average are one-mile thick. Antarctic ice holds 70 percent of the entire planet's fresh water supply! The seasonal increasing and decreasing ice levels at both poles affect coastlines and water salinity around the globe.

Annual polar ice cycles impact the climate of the entire planet. As ice levels grow and shrink with the seasons, it pulls and releases water back into the Earth's oceans and atmosphere. What does this mean if the planet warms and more water is released? Get more on Why Arctic Ice is Melting 50 Years Too Fast. >>
A World of Ice - Betty Pages

What's Happening in Alaska?
Click on the "From the Field" button on the right of the page. Spin the globe to Alaska and click on the pink pin to find out about Arctic research happening right now. Read the blog. >>
A World of Ice - Deadliest Catch WikiEarth Speak
Get down with the lingo! Visit the Earth Speak glossary. Get in-depth explanations on everything from Acid Rain to Wind Power (sorry, there's no "Z" entry) so you can talk Earth like the experts.





A World of Ice - Betty PagesA Town is Melting!
Kivalina is located along the northwest coast of Alaska. Most of the village sits on top of permafrost, a layer of soil below the freezing point of water which creates a solid foundation for building a village. Due to warmer temperatures, the permafrost has begun to melt. The people of Kivalina must now find a way to deal with the new reality of climate change. Listen to an interview with the town council member. >>



A World of Ice - Betty PagesGreenland Going Green?
Greenland's also melting. That's not good. Why should you care? Visit Discovery Earth Live and click on "Greenland is Melting" under the Featured Stories. Listen to the expert. >>





A World of Ice - Deadliest Catch WikiHow Global Warming Works
Alright, so it's the big buzz words these days, but do you really know what it's all about? Find out what's causing our planet to heat up and what it means for us.