Coldest Collection

Snow-covered United Kingdom, January 2010. Satellite image of snow and ice (white) covering the UK during the cold spell in January 2010

Assistance Bay, 24th February 1851, The Coldest Day. Mercury Frozen
931434 Assistance Bay, 24th February 1851, The Coldest Day. Mercury Frozen, illustration from Voyage to Baffins Bay and Barrow Straits

FOOD SHORTAGE PARIS 1709
Distribution of bread during the food shortage in Paris during the coldest winter in Europe for 500 years. Date: 1709

Frost on the Thames
The winter of 1814 is renowned as being one of the coldest in history. In London, the Thames froze over and near Blackfriars Bridge the ice was thick enough to carry the weight of an elephant

Tritons surface, artwork. Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune. Its surface is one of the coldest in the solar system, with temperatures of minus 235 degrees Celsius

Satellite thermographic image of the Atlantic Ocean showing coldest areas in Arctic, Antarctic and high Andes as bright orange. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOa). Science

Global temperatures, artwork
Global temperatures. Computer artwork of a map of the World showing the average temperatures for all the different land areas

Russian Antarctic research station. This is Vostok station, the most isolated research station on the Antarctic continent

Fog and snow-covered UK, December 2010
Fog and snow-covered United Kingdom, December 2010. Satellite image of snow (dense white) and fog (greysish white, bottom) covering the UK during the cold spell in December 2010

Ice volcano on Triton, artwork. Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune. Its surface is one of the coldest in the solar system, with temperatures of minus 235 degrees Celsius

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"Embracing the Chill: Exploring the Coldest Corners of our World" Step into a frozen wonderland as we journey through history and geography to uncover some of the coldest places on Earth. In January 2010, the United Kingdom transformed into a snow-covered paradise, blanketed in a pristine white coat that turned landscapes into ethereal scenes straight out of a fairytale. The beauty was undeniable, but it also served as a reminder of nature's icy grip. Traveling back in time to February 24th, 1851, we find ourselves at Assistance Bay where an extraordinary event occurred - The Coldest Day. On this fateful day, temperatures plummeted so drastically that even mercury froze solidifying this momentous occasion forever in history. Fast forward to Paris in 1709 when food shortages plagued the city due to an extreme cold wave. This catastrophe serves as a stark reminder of how unforgiving winter can be and its impact on human survival. Closer to home, frost delicately adorned the surface of London's iconic Thames River creating breathtaking scenery for all who witnessed it. A testament to both nature's artistry and its chilling power. Venturing beyond our planet's borders, satellite thermographic images reveal Arctic regions within the Atlantic Ocean as some of Earth's coldest areas. These snapshots from space remind us just how vast and awe-inspiring our world truly is. Heading southward towards Antarctica brings us face-to-face with Russian research stations nestled amidst ice-capped landscapes. These outposts serve as vital hubs for scientific exploration while enduring bone-chilling temperatures year-round. As global temperatures continue their fluctuation dance, artists capture these changes through thought-provoking artwork depicting melting glaciers and rising sea levels – reminding us all about climate change’s impact on our fragile planet. Returning once again to Triton - Neptune's largest moon - we marvel at ice volcanoes erupting on its surface, as depicted in stunning artwork.