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The Antarctic Treaty was established and signed by 12 nations in 1959, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, USSR (Russia), South Africa, the United Kingdom and the USA.
The Treaty applies to the region south of 60 degrees latitude and states in part -
- Antarctica should always be used for peaceful purposes and military activities are prohibited on the continent.
- There must be freedom of scientific research throughout Antarctica.
- Any member nation can inspect any other nation's stations and activities.
- Nuclear testing and radioactive waste disposal are banned in Antarctica.
In 1991, a further document called the Madrid Protocol was signed giving more environmental protection to Antarctica and its surrounds. It places an indefinite ban on mining and exploration for minerals and further protects Antarctica's flora and fauna, deals with management of waste disposal and prevention of marine pollution.
It also created some protected areas and a standard of principles that all who visit and work in Antarctica must obey.
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∙ 13y agoThe aim of the Antarctic Treaty was to preserve Antarctica and all other land and water south of latitude 60° south, for peaceful purposes, particularly for scientific research.
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Why should people be allowed to vist Antarctica?
People are allowed to visit Antarctica, and it is proper. There are treaties that govern visitor conduct south of 60 degrees S, and so long as the visitor obeys these guidelines, visiting Antarctica can be life-changing.
What treaties are in place ate the moment in Antarctica?
well none as i know :) xxxx
What treaties and laws are in place to protect Antarctica?
nucular activity is prohibited including waste disposal
Is the Antarctic anarchy?
No, Antarctica is subject to a number of nations and international treaties - the Antarctic Treaty, for example.
What country has the coordinates 80 degrees south 140 degrees west?
That location is in Antarctica. While there are territorial claims to Antarctica, treaties have established that these claims are more-or-less unactionable.
What treaties are in place in Antarctica?
All land on Earth south of 60 degrees S is governed by the Antarctic Treaty and all its protocols.
Why is there no mining in Antarctica's mineral minerals?
They aren't considered to be ores because ores are partly mineral and partly metal. The metal deposits are purely metal.
What treaty does antarctica have at the moment?
Antarctica is NOT a sovereign nation - has no population - and therefore has NO treaties with anyone.HOWEVER there are a number of international treaties governing the use and activities conducted there.Another AnswerAll of planet earth south of 60 degrees South Latitude is governed by The Antarctic Treaty. You can read more about it, below.
Aims and objectives of social science?
Social Sciences attempt to explain the principles that govern society as well as the people in societies. Some social sciences are history, psychology, and economics.
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The Palestinians do have independent government in the Gaza Strip. It is not recognized since it is a rogue state that refuses to acknowledge or follow past treaties.
Why did treaties between the US and native American Indian fail to make peace in the plain of the united state?
Many of the treaties were never meant to be honored by the US government, but just made to 'pacify the savages'. It can certainly be argued, however, that those negotiating the treaties meant them to be honored. The biggest problem was that none of the treaties was ever ratified by Congress, so therefore in the eyes of the government, the treaties were invalid. Then there was the issue of who would see to their enforcement if the whites were to break the treaties.
Do they wear protective head wear in Antarctica?
All clothing, including that which covers the head, aims to retain body heat. So protective in the sense that it keeps in body heat, yes.
