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# In 1957-1958 a scientific exploration was launched in Antarctica from the International Geophysical Year.
# In 1959, the Antarctica Treaty was signed by twelve different countries claiming that the land was frozen.
# In 1978 there was a convention limiting the seal hunters. # 1985 the ozone depletion was closed. # 1994 there was the establishment of Antarctic whale sanctuary
# 1998 there was an agreement on 50-year band of mineral extractions
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How many times has Antarctica been discovered?
Since Antarctica is 'discovered' by every first-time visitor, the answer to your question is tens of thousands of times, since that's the number of people who have visited Antarctica in history.
Why was the end of World War 2 a turning point in the history of Antarctica?
it wasnt
How did Antarctica form?
Antarctica came into being in the early stages of the Earth's history, many hundreds millions of years ago. Nobody specifically 'made' it.
Does desertification take place in Antarctica?
Antarctica is a polar desert, 98% of which is covered with an ice sheet. The term desertification implies that the geography was once fertile land, which is not necessarily applicable to Antarctica without going back millions of years in geological history.
Is there an event in history when it has been light during the night time hours?
Yes. It occurs every year in Antarctica. Antarctica experiences months of continuous daylight, and then months of continuous night.
Where there tornadoes been observed on every continent?
No. The only continent where tornadoes have not occurred in recorded history is Antarctica
How is a coal bed formation possible in Antarctica?
Coal bed formation in Antarctica is possible through the accumulation and burial of plant material in swamps during ancient warm periods in the Earth's history. Over millions of years, the plant material undergoes compaction and chemical changes, forming peat and eventually coal. Antarctica has a history of relatively warm climates in the past, allowing for the formation of these coal beds that we see today.
Was Antarctica ever close to the equator in its history?
Yes, millions of years ago, Antarctica was located closer to the equator within a warmer climate. This was due to the shifting of tectonic plates and changes in Earth's orbit and axial tilt.
What continent lies south west of Australia?
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Why is scientific research permitted in Antarctica?
However, the oceans adjoining Antarctica teem up with life,it has been a cold and a forbiding land that has had no parmanent human population and settlement, has had unusual political history and is almost devoid of animal or plant life.
What is the lowest air temperature ever in history?
The lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -136 degrees Fahrenheit (-93 degrees Celsius) measured in Antarctica on August 10, 2010. Lower temperatures may have occurred at other times, considering Antarctica was not even known to have existed for most of human history and we cannot monitor all locations.
What is Antarctica largest land form?
Antarctica may be the largest landform but Europe and russia may be also... look on Google.com for the history of it or something and it will help you lots... don't use wikipedia my school says because people alter information but its your opinion
