Detailed satellite photo of the northern polar ice cap showing…
Published by n1kk1 September 19th, 2007 in Uncategorized. Tags: No Tags.Detailed satellite photo of the northern polar ice cap showing that for the first time in recorded history, the Northwest passage (the orange line) is open to sea traffic. The passage was a subject of intense interest to the European powers from the late 1400s, who wanted to find a way to Asia by boat that didn’t involve sailing around Africa. (via ben)
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Detailed satellite photo of the northern polar ice cap showing…
Originally from kottke.org