Arctic exploration
Journeying through permafrost
Arctic exploration is the investigation of Earth's northernmost regions—the Arctic Ocean, its islands, and surrounding landmasses.
Beginning with indigenous peoples and later European expeditions seeking the Northwest Passage, it has encompassed scientific research, territorial claims, and feats of endurance.
Amundsen's Arctic exploration paved the way for his later Antarctic triumph.
The field now focuses on climate science and resource assessment.
- North PoleEarth's northern axis point
- Roald AmundsenNorwegian polar explorer
- sea iceFrozen ocean surface
- open waterUnobstructed body navigable freely
- InuitArctic indigenous people
permafrost · polar ice caps · Northwest Passage · scurvy · climate change · polar expeditions · expedition ship · icebreakers · tundra · dog sled · glaciology · snowblind · whiteout · meteorology · aurora · northern lights · glacier · parka
- explorationexpedition, expeditions, voyage, voyages, journey
- Arcticpolar bear, polar bears, polar ice, polar ice cap, polar region
- Expeditionsexpedition, Antarctic expedition, expeditions, polar expedition, jungle expedition
- travel adventuresexpedition, road trips, quest, voyage, backpacking
- Canadian ArcticNunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Baffin Island, Yellowknife
- Soviet ArcticMurmansk, Northern Sea Route, icebreakers, tundra, taiga
Arctic explorationtropical tourism
Vacationing in warm climates
beach vacation · Caribbean cruise · leisure travel · package holiday · spa retreat