How Does An Igloo Keep You Warm?
This text explains how an igloo can keep people warm in the freezing Arctic environment and the science behind why we feel cold. It also highlights the traditional use of igloos by the indigenous populations of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.
Topics
- Earth science
- heat transfer
- conduction
- convection
- radiation
- thermal equilibrium
- compressed snow
- heat
- insulation
- indigenous architecture
- indigenous knowledge
- igloo