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polar night [′pō·lər ′nīt] (astronomy) The period of winter darkness in the polar regions, both northern and southern. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The 24-hour darkness of the Arctic winter and the fast-shrinking bits of open water make this a dangerous place for just about all forms of life. And although thousands of IT professionals had a quick wake-up call two years ago when 50 million people in the Northeast spent the night in one of the largest blackouts in recent memory, we were once again reminded of the importance of backup power during last year's hurricane season, sizzling summer and arctic winter being felt throughout the country. The descriptions of the arctic winter, the station, Inuit culture, amd the research staff of scientists chill and fascinate. |
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