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1. Igloo - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igloo
Description: WEBAn igloo (Inuit languages: iglu, Inuktitut syllabics ᐃᒡᓗ (plural: igluit ᐃᒡᓗᐃᑦ)), also known as a snow house or snow hut, is a type of shelter built of suitable snow. Although igloos are often associated with all Inuit , they were traditionally used only by the people of Canada's Central Arctic and the Qaanaaq area of Greenland .
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2. How Igloos Work | HowStuffWorks
Link: https://people.howstuffworks.com/igloo.htm
Description: WEBIn this article, you'll learn how igloos are built and how the properties of snow helped the ingenious Inuit create a low-cost, low-effort shelter. We'll also discuss the truth about some common igloo-related myths, as well as the basics of how to build your own igloo.
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3. Igloo | Inuit, Arctic, Snow House | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/technology/igloo
Description: WEBApr 7, 2024 · Igloo, temporary winter home or hunting-ground dwelling of Canadian and Greenland Inuit (Eskimos). The term igloo, or iglu, from Eskimo igdlu (“house”), is related to Iglulik, a town, and Iglulirmiut, an Inuit people, both on an island of the same name. The igloo, usually made from blocks of snow.
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4. Igloo | The Canadian Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/igloo
Description: WEBDec 19, 2006 · An igloo is a dome-shaped dwelling made of hard snow known as pukaangajuq. Historically, it was used by Inuit families and traveling hunters during the winter season. (In warmer weather, travelling Inuit used tents known as tupiq.) Commonly, igloos were about 3 to 3.5 m high and 3.5 to 4.5 m in diameter.
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5. How to Build an Igloo - National Geographic
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/igloo-inuit-arctic-nunavut
Description: WEBNov 1, 2016 · How to Build an Igloo. Meet the man working in the Canadian Arctic to help preserve Inuit survival techniques. When building an igloo for six hours in minus 54 degrees, Dylan Clark adheres to this ...
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6. Everything You Need to Build an Igloo | Family Handyman
Link: https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/everything-you-need-to-build-an-igloo/
Description: WEBFeb 17, 2022 · How to Build an Igloo. Make enough snow bricks to start on building your base. Building an igloo is easiest with two people — one to make the bricks, and one to put them together. Drawn a circular outline of the base of your igloo in the snow. Try to keep the diameter of your igloo under seven feet, especially if it’s your first time ...
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7. How to Build an Igloo: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Link: https://www.wikihow.com/Build-an-Igloo
Description: WEBSep 24, 2023 · A properly constructed igloo can have an inner temperature ranging from −7 °C (19 °F) to 16 °C (61 °F), even if the temperature outside dips to −45 °C (−49 °F)! Building an igloo is relatively simple, and can be done over the course of a few hours. All you need is the right kind of snow and some know-how, and your igloo will be sure ... Views: 1.1M
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8. The Fascinating World of Igloos: Ice Homes of the Arctic
Link: https://medium.com/@tysuess/the-fascinating-world-of-igloos-ice-homes-of-the-arctic-8fbb2e543889
Description: WEBOct 9, 2023. Igloos, those iconic ice houses of the Arctic, have captured the imagination of people around the world for centuries. These remarkable structures, ingeniously designed by indigenous...
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9. What Do I Need to Build an Igloo? - Outside Online
Link: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/hiking-gear/what-do-i-need-build-igloo/
Description: WEBJan 4, 2013 · Brooks Range Igloo 35 Folding Snow Saw. (Courtesy of Brooks Range) This U.S.-made 7-ounce folding saw features big, aggressive teeth along its 14-inch blade for building igloos or snow pits in a ...
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10. A Lost Art in the Arctic: Igloo Making - The New York Times
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/world/canada/igloos-inuit-arctic-canada.html
Description: WEBJun 21, 2017 · A Lost Art in the Arctic: Igloo Making. Share full article. On the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, watch Inuit in northern Canada teach the next generation the disappearing craft...
