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nobody lives in Antarctica, except for a few scientists studying there.
Humans are involved in studying the health of planet earth in Antarctica.
Scientists are studying climate and the ozone layer. Antarctica affects the whole world.
Antarctica is uninhabited, the only "culture" there is the scientific community studying the continent.
India has made a lot of expeditions to Antarctica for studying its features.
They know because
No human being lives in Antarctica, except for scientist studying things there, but they too do not live there.
The hole in the Ozone layer is directly above Antarctica. There is no significant local smog. There can still be a permanent installation. The size of the ozone hole serves to indicate general ozone layer "health".
Yes,scientists are still studying the moon
Studying anything is only dangerous if you believe that knowledge is dangerous.
Thermometers work well when studying temperatures -- anywhere on earth.