"The change of seasons causes surface melting far inland from the coastal ice front," glaciologist Christopher Shuman said.

ANN ARBOR — Amy and Tom Knutilla recently traveled to their seventh continent in a journey that was the first of its kind.

Satellite data from early 2025 revealed extensive melting at Antarctica’s Amery Ice Shelf, highlighting its vulnerability. As ...

The world’s largest iceberg is still on the move and there are fears that it could be headed north from Antarctica towards the island of South Georgia.

but proved the non-existence of any antarctic land mass extending north of the antarctic circle. The next South Pole expedition of any importance was carried out under the patronage of Alexander II.

He said that because Antarctic weather can be harsh and unpredictable ... their voyage and where the helicopters take off and land. Mutch said Quark prioritizes getting everybody a 15-minute ...

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ two new, shorter cruise routes to Antarctica from help travelers maximize their time on the White Continent ...

Melting ice sheets are often considered synonymous with climate change in the media, with evocative images of lone polar ...

Over time, Antarctica may evolve from a cold desert reminiscent of the Martian landscape to an ecosystem akin to Arctic ...

Antarctica or the Arctic? Sue Halliwell compares both places as polar travel destinations. They may look alike, but as travel ...

which started with the Knutillas and their fellow travelers learning what it takes to step on to Antarctic land. Mainly, that meant donning all the proper gear, including long underwear ...