On May 28, 2026, a flag-raising ceremony in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, officially launched a new Arctic expedition. The event, organized by the Polar Exploration Society, featured a team of six scientists and explorers.
The expedition aims to study ice cap changes and collect climate data over a 30-day trek. According to the society's press release, the team will use traditional sleds and modern GPS equipment.
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