Northern Ice Cap (IMAGE) University of Copenhagen Caption During the last 10.000 years the North Pole ice cover has been even smaller than it is today. Credit Svend Funder/University of Copenhagen Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.