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HEADLINE
NEWS
What is going on in Antarctica? Current news from and about Antarctica,
updated twice each week. 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
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
Did you know there are 17 species of penguins? Learn about each,
hear their unique calls, even 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 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
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
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
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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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
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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