Date
Resource Type
Video
Region
Arctic
Completion Time
Less than 1 period
Grade
All Aged
Permission
Download and Share
Author(s)
Kenji Yoshikawa
Topic
General Physical Science
General Earth Science
Earth Science
Physical Science
Climate Change
Environmental Studies
Water Cycle, Weather, and Climate
Polar Science
Polar Careers
General Environmental Studies
General Polar Science
General Polar Careers
Snow and Ice Science
Geography
Paleoscience

Tunnel Man is a super hero who lives in Ice Tunnels, and teaches children and adults about the unique geomorphology of Alaska. Tunnel Man is played by Kenji Yoshikawa, a Research Associate Professor for the Institute of Northern Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Tunnel Man's fun and educational videos were produced as part of UAF's participation in the International Polar Year (IPY).


This program is supported by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed by this program are those of the PIs and coordinating team, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.