A floating mass of ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf and is carried out to sea.

A thin, floating extension of a glacier that forms where the glacier meets the sea and is often a site of icebergs breaking off.

The process in which a large block of ice breaks off from a glacier or ice shelf, typically into the water.

A large area covered by ice and snow that is usually found in polar regions or at high altitudes.

A strong, often dry wind that blows down a slope from higher elevations, commonly found in polar regions.

A type of organism that is a combination of fungi and algae, often found in cold environments, such as on rocks in polar regions.

A small, shrimp-like crustacean found in the ocean, often a vital food source for many marine animals.

Tiny organisms that float in water and form the foundation of aquatic food webs, encompassing both phytoplankton and zooplankton.

A formal agreement between countries or groups regarding specific actions or policies, often to address global issues.

A facility situated in a remote location where scientific research is conducted, often in polar or difficult-to-access areas.

A gas in the Earth's atmosphere that absorbs ultraviolet solar radiation, playing a crucial role in protecting living organisms.

The technique of collecting information about an object or area from a distance, often using satellites or aircraft.