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Headline
News
HEADLINE
NEWS
What is going on in Antarctica? Current news from and about Antarctica,
updated regularly. News as it happens! Environmental issues, science
press releases, tour operator events, wildlife findings, the global
warming debate and more. Search our news archives!
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Antarctic
Weather
ANTARCTIC
WEATHER
Why is Antarctica so cold? What is the coldest temperature? What is
wind-chill? Dozens of pages about Antarctica's weather and what it is
really like on the frozen continent. Annual, monthly and weekly South
Pole weather data. Record breaking temperature extremes. Test your knowledge
with our interactive 'Weather Quiz'.
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Penguins
& Wildlife
PENGUINS
& WILDLIFE
Did you know there are 17 species of penguins? Learn about each; find
out what they eat and how deep they dive.
Did you know there are hundreds of Seals, Flight Birds and Whales that
also make Antarctica their home? Learn
more...
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Science
in Antarctica
SCIENCE
IN THE ANTARCTIC
Why do scientists love Antarctica? Find out in our in-depth science center.
What is the latest information about global warming? Is the ozone hole
getting bigger? Covering over 11 scientific disciplines we present hundreds
of pages of information.
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History
of Antarctica
HISTORY
of ANTARCTICA
Who was the first to reach the South Pole? Is there military history in
Antarctica? How about the obscure expeditions you never hear about? From
its first sighting through the early explorers, Operation Deep Freeze
I and II, the IGY, and more we bring you a comprehensive look at Antarctica's
history.
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Shackleton/
Endurance
SHACKLETON
/ ENDURANCE
We thought Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance expedition deserved
a section unto itself instead of crowding this most memorable and heroic
event into our main history section. Interlaced with the story of the
expedition are quotes from the explorers and actual photographs from the
expedition.
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Research
Stations
RESEARCH
STATIONS
How many and where are they? Who is doing what there? How many people
live there? Why are we doing science in Antarctica? Answers to these questions
and a whole lot more await you. Even
links to station webcams, websites, and current weather at each.
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The
Antarctic Treaty
ANTARCTIC
TREATY
Who owns Antarctica? Antarctica
is the only continent with no nations. While seven nations (not including
the United States) have made claims to Antarctica, no single nation controls
any part of the continent. The Antarctic Treaty governs the actions of
people in Antarctica.
Find
out more...
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Expeditions
EXPEDITIONS
Who will be attempting an expedition in Antarctica this year? What are
the team's goals? Who is funding it? What is the purpose?
If you are planning
an expedition in Antarctica please
let us know!
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