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Antarctic explorer named as one of the Australia's antarctic bases?
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Sir Douglas Mawson.
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Who am i i was an Antarctic ExplorerMy name is used for one of Australia's Antarctic bases?
You are Douglas Mawson.
What are the names of some of the antarctic bases?
Scott base
When and why Mawson Station was established?
Mawson Station is a permanent base in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). It is named after the explorer, Douglas Mawson. Mawson is the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station below the Antarctic Circle. It is located at in Mac Robertson Land. The site was chosen in 1954 by Dr. Philip Law, first director of the AAD, because there is a large natural harbour, named Horseshoe Harbour, and there is permanent exposed rock for building. Mawson Station is the only station to use wind generators for over 70% of its power needs, saving over 600,000 litres of diesel fuel per year. It is the oldest of Australias three permanent Antarctic bases.
What is everyday life like in antarctic camps and bases?
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Can you name three bases run by the Australian Antarctic Division in Antarctica?
The Australian Antarctic Division operates several permanent bases on the Antarctic continent, namely, Casey, Davis, Macquarie Island and Mawson. During the summer, there are additional, temporary locations where research camps are operated.
What do people do in antarctic research bases when not researching i.e tv?
watch tv etc.
Why should we develop military bases in antarctica?
'We' cannot. Whoever 'we' are. The Antarctic Treaty forbids it.
Why is smoking banned in most antarctic bases?
I think it might help u. All drinking water in antarctica comes from melting ice. fire fighting becomes very difficult indeed and this is why smoking is banned in most Antarctic bases.
What time of year are there most people on the bases in antarctica?
Antarctic summer is the busiest season on the continent.
Are there any army bases in Antarctica?
No. All bases in the Antarctic are research stations. There is no military activity allowed, except in support of science.
What organization governs which nations may establish a scientific base in Antarctica?
Governments that signed the Antarctic Treaty may establish scientific bases south of 60 degrees S, which includes the Antarctic continent.
Are people staying at Antarctic bases?
yes. most people do nowAnother AnswerPeople who live and work temporarily at Antarctic basis study the health of planet Earth. Each has a job and has been hired by a government.
