NASA Earth on Instagram: "Arctic sea ice this year tied for the 10th lowest on record, @nasa and @nsidcnews report. Sea ice—or frozen seawater—forms and melts directly in the ocean and is different from icebergs or glaciers, which come from land-based ice. Every year around September, Arctic sea ice reaches its minimum extent. This year, sea ice reached its yearly minimum extent of 1.78 million square miles on Sept. 10, tying with 2008 as the 10th-lowest on record. #earth #NASA #ice #seaice #sci

BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS on Instagram: "Who needs summer when winter looks this good? ❄️ Tucked inside the Arctic Circle, Lapland is one of those rare places that feels both otherworldly and comforting, like stepping straight into a snow globe. 💖 It’s not just beautiful, it’s an experience... crisp air, untouched wilderness, and the kind of quiet you only get that far north. What you can’t miss: 🌌 Watch the Northern Lights dance above your glass igloo in Saariselkä or Levi, one of those rare mom

Forgotten Viking Settlement Found Buried in Greenland Ice

Alfinetei usa 🇺🇸 on Instagram: "While filming the icy depths of a frozen Arctic hole, a man unintentionally captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment a curious seal breaking through the water’s surface to breathe. The rare sight of the animal calmly surfacing amid the silence of the tundra quickly spread online, fascinating viewers everywhere. Follow @alfineteiusa to see more! (🎥: polarview7)"