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Larsen Ice Shelf

sea ice and iceberg drift patterns

temperature differences between icebergs and ice shelves

types of icebergs

path of the Trolltunga iceberg

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Sinking of the ocean liner the Titanic witnessed by survivors in lifeboats. May 15, 1912.

Did Anyone Really Think the Titanic was Unsinkable?

Titanic infographic. The 30th anniversary of its discovery is September 1, 2015. SPOTLIGHT VERSION.

Timeline of the Titanic’s Final Hours

winter ice melting salt on the ground, pattern as background

Why Does Salt Melt Ice?

Glacier off coast of Argentina, South America. (glacial; snow; ice; blue ice; melting glacier)

What’s the Difference Between a Glacier and an Ice Floe?

Iceberg, Arctic (polar, environment, global warming)

Why Does Water Freeze from the Top Down?

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In this aerial photo, structures are damaged and destroyed October 15, 2005 in Balakot, Pakistan. It is estimated that 90% of the city of Balakot was leveled by the earthquake. The death toll in the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Pakistan on October 8, 2005 is believed to be 38,000 with at least 1,300 more dead in Indian Kashmir. SEE CONTENT NOTES.

6 of the World’s Deadliest Natural Disasters

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

bird. mourning dove. pigeon and dove. Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) family Columbidae.

Nikola Tesla's Weird Obsession with Pigeons

earthquake. Heavily damaged school in the town of Yingxiu after a major earthquake struck China's Sichuan Province on May 12, 2008.

The 6 Deadliest Earthquakes Since 1950

Small, white rat (genus Rattus) on a glass table. (rodent, laboratory, experiment)

Cruel and Unusual Punishments: 15 Types of Torture

African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement

Data analysis of the Super Bowl's "winningest" teams, game locations, MVP winners by position, teams with the most game losses. football, sports, infographic

From Sport to Spectacle: The History of the Super Bowl

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Huge Iceberg Could Threaten Penguins in the South Atlantic Ocean • Feb. 4, 2025, 10:52 PM ET (Voice of America English News)

World's biggest iceberg is on the loose in the Atlantic. Where is it headed? • Jan. 30, 2025, 1:02 AM ET (USA Today)

Giant iceberg on crash course with island, putting penguins and seals in danger • Jan. 23, 2025, 1:55 AM ET (BBC)

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Larsen Ice Shelf

sea ice and iceberg drift patterns

temperature differences between icebergs and ice shelves

types of icebergs

path of the Trolltunga iceberg

How climate change affects New Zealand's glaciers

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Quiz

Iceland, Glacier lagoon (Jokulsarlon)

Winter Weather Words Quiz

water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)

Water and its Varying Forms