arctic: The Arctic region is defined by the Arctic Circle, where the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the midnight sun is visible on the northern summer solstice. The Arctic Highlands are covered in snow for most of the year.
cement: Cement is used to bond materials together, creating a hard solid or adhesive. It starts as a powder and turns into a hardened substance when mixed with water.
climate: Refers to the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.
colleague: A person who works with others, such as colleagues and team members.
computer program: Set of instructions used by a computer to perform calculations or analysis.
earthquake: Sudden ground shaking caused by movements in the Earth’s crust or volcanic activity.
elevation: The height or altitude at which something exists.
fjord: A long, narrow cove with steep sides created by glacial activity in a valley.
geological: Relating to the physical structure and materials of the Earth, its history, and the processes that shape it.
glacier: Slow-flowing river of ice found in mountain valleys or as part of ice sheets.
greenland: The largest island in the world, located in the Arctic and covered mostly in ice.
ice age: Period of unusually cold weather with glaciers and ice sheets expanding in size and depth.
ocean: Relates to the sea world and environment.
permafrost: Soil that remains frozen for at least two consecutive years, typically in polar climates.
recollection: To remember something.
risk: Probability of something bad happening or danger itself.
satellite: Object orbiting a planet or celestial body in space.
sea: Part of the ocean with salty water.
Seiche: Temporary disturbances in water level in enclosed bodies of water.
seismic waves: Waves that travel along the ground caused by earthquakes.
sensor: Device that captures information about physical or chemical conditions.
sonar: System that detects objects and measures water depth using sound pulses.
investigation: Process of observing, measuring, or evaluating something.
tsunami: Long, tall waves caused by earthquakes or other disturbances.
United States Geological Survey: Agency responsible for mapping water, earth, and living resources in the US.
vegetation: Lush green plants in a specific area.
volcano: Opening in the Earth’s crust where magma or gas erupts.
wave: Disturbance that travels through space or matter while vibrating regularly.
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