026 Ny-Ålesund 78.56°N

Curiously Polar

English - November 14, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
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The Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov

In Svalbard there are few inhabited places and Ny Ålesund is one of them. The settlement which originally was a coal mining town has now become the main field hub for polar reseach.