December 4th, 2008 marks the seventh quarterly International Polar Day, this time focusing on research Above The Polar Regions. This includes polar meteorology, atmospheric sciences, astronomy, and polar observations from space.
Use the links at the bottom of this page to find out more about our live events, virtual balloon launch, classroom activities, multi-lingual flyers, and to meet IPY participants and learn about their research.
Launching a weather balloon in Antarctica
Cloud observations
Higher up, polar stratospheric clouds are central to ozone-depleting processes
Higher still, fast, charged particles enter the earth's atmosphere resulting in auroras
Quick Links
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Information for everyone:About International Polar Days Learn about past and future Polar Days.
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Information for educators:Ideas for the classroom, in many languages! Add your balloon to a map of people marking International Polar Day.Students and teachers talk to scientists at the poles, live. |
Press resources:Press releases and images for downloading. |