Multimedia animations
In this section you will find several animations designed and produced by the International Polar Foundation on different topics linked to the polar regions, the way our planet's climate functions, climate change, biodiversity and energy.
Most of these animations are available as CD-ROMS in various languages. Please contact us for more information.
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Political situation
08.08.2005
This animation examines the territorial division of the two poles, the geographic implantation of the populations of the Far North and the scientific bases in Antarctica.
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Description of ice types
07.08.2005
This animation explains the formation of the two types of ice (terrestrial and sea ice) in the Arctic and Antarctic. The differences between summer and winter ice coverage are also presented.
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Polar bears and penguins
06.08.2005
The animation looks at the distribution of two emblematic species, polar bears at the North Pole and penguins at the South Pole.
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Polar flora and fauna
05.08.2005
The animation presents the polar fauna and flora in interactive play format. Nine animals are presented for the Arctic and twelve for the Antarctic.
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Arctic exploration
04.08.2005
The animation offers a rapid historical overview of the discovery and exploration of the Arctic, from antiquity to the modern day. All the expedition routes are given in the animations.
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Antarctic exploration
03.08.2005
An animation giving details of the exploration of the Antarctic, from the 18th century to the present day. The routes are shown in the animations.
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The global water cycle
31.07.2005
This short animation explains the global water cycle, including an often forgotten component, which is ice.
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Fresh water and ice on the Earth
30.07.2005
This animation presents the concepts of fresh and salt water, and links them with the global water cycle.
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The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans
29.07.2005
This animation gives details on the two polar oceans, with details of fronts and currents for both of them.
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Ice caps or Inlandsis
28.07.2005
How ice caps are formed, in the Arctic and Antarctic, explained with a series of cross-sectional animations.
