The word igloo/iglu, comes from the Inuit word for ‘house’ or ‘shelter’. Igloos can be made of snow, not ice, because snow contains air pockets. But the type of snow is also important. I didn’t know until I moved to a snowy country about all the different kinds of snow!
Igloos are testament to the amazing power of body heat, because that is what keeps you warm inside one. Read this fascinating article to learn more.
