Polar Ice Cap - Earth

Earth

  • Extent of the Arctic sea-ice in September, 1978-2002

  • Extent of the Arctic sea-ice in February, 1978-2002

  • Earth as seen from Apollo 17, with southern polar ice cap visible (Courtesy NASA)

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