Ice Caps Collection

Mars, optical image. This image was taken when Mars was 68 million kilometres from Earth. The Martian summer in the northern hemisphere results in a large south polar ice cap (white, bottom)

Aerial view of Svinafellsjokull glacier, Vatnajokull, Vatnajokull National Park, South Iceland, Iceland

Engraving depicting glaciers joining together, 19th century
5309248 Engraving depicting glaciers joining together, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting glaciers joining together. Dated 19th century 01/02/1874); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Holgate Glacier, Aialik Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Southcentral Alaska, Alaska, USA

Ferry boat Portage Glacier and Portage Lake, Chugach National Forest, Southcentral Alaska, Alaska, USA

Summers night, Spitsbergen, 1881
OVR364983 Summers night, Spitsbergen, 1881 by Schiertz, Franz Wilhelm (1813-87); 33x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sommeraften); Photo © O. Vaering

Polar bear walking in ice cap, Northeast Svalbard Nature Reserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walks on ice cap of Northeastland, Northeast Svalbard Nature Reserve; Svalbard, Norway

Vatnajokull ice cap, Southern Iceland
Large ice cave in the Vatnajokull ice cap, Southern Iceland; Iceland

Kayaking, Nunavut, Canada

European glaciation, artwork
European glaciation. Artwork showing the maximum extent of the ice sheets and glaciers at the peak of the last Ice Age, between 20, 000 and 18, 000 years ago

Melting ice caps, conceptual artwork C016 / 4680
Melting ice caps, conceptual computer artwork

Melting ice caps, conceptual artwork C016 / 4681
Melting ice caps, conceptual computer artwork

Global warming, conceptual image C016 / 4675
Global warming, conceptual composite image

Lowells observations of Mars. Percival Lowell (1855-1916) was a US astronomer who was one of the proponents of the theory that the straight lines some observers saw on Mars were canals

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"Ice Caps: Majestic Landscapes and Fragile Ecosystems" Mars may be known as the Red Planet, but did you know it also has its own ice caps? These frozen wonders hold secrets about our universe's past. Aerial view of Svinafellsjokull glacier in Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland - a breathtaking sight that reminds us of the power and beauty of nature. Holgate Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska offers a glimpse into the stunning landscapes shaped by ancient ice flows and time itself. Ferry boat Portage Glacier and Portage Lake in Chugach National Forest, Alaska - an enchanting journey through icy waters surrounded by towering glaciers. Imagine experiencing a summer's night on Spitsbergen Island back in 1881 when the midnight sun illuminated vast ice caps like never before. Polar bear walking gracefully across an ice cap in Northeast Svalbard Nature Reserve, Norway - a symbol of resilience amidst changing Arctic conditions. Vatnajokull ice cap in Southern Iceland is not only Europe's largest glacier but also holds within it centuries-old stories waiting to be discovered. Kayaking through Nunavut's icy waters in Canada provides adventurers with an up-close encounter with pristine ice caps and untouched wilderness. Witnessing a polar bear mother and cub navigating pack ice off Svalbard, Norway serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between life and survival on these frozen realms. From Mars to Earth's most remote corners, let us cherish these magnificent ice caps that shape our planet's climate while captivating our hearts with their ethereal beauty.