Shrinking ice reveals hidden islands in Svalbard

Norway has revealed two new islands which are yet to be mapped and claimed, according to a press release published on August 20th.

Scientists and officials point to it as an early sign of climate change.

Remember our previous news concerning expected Arctic sea ice new low record for 2007 – GO >>

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