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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.
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When was Mawson Base built?
From Wikipedia: "Established in 1954, Mawson is Australia's oldest Antarctic station and the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station south of the Antarctic Circle."
What jobs do they have Mawson Station?
Mawson Station has mostly scientific jobs. You can learn more about Mawson Station at the Related Links.
How far is Mawson Station From Antarctica?
Mawson Station is located on the coast of Antarctica.
When was Mawson Station established?
The original station buildings were built in 1954 and some of the original buildings remain. The establishment of the base was proposed by Sir Douglas Mawson in 1946 and politically the item was discussed and finally funded, with the site identified in 1953.
Is Mawson station in Antarctica?
Yes, there is a Mawson Station in Antarctica, supported by the Australian government.
How long has the Mawson Station been there?
Since 1954, so the answer is 2011-1954 = 57 years. Mawson station is Australia's oldest Antarctic station and the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station
Who is in charge of mawson station?
The Australian Antarctic Division manages the station
How long has mawson station been there?
123years
What is the outside temperature at Mawson Station?
-70 Celsius
If you were living in Mawson station were would you be?
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If you were living at Mawson Station where would you be?
Mawson Station is a base on the Antarctic continent. It is part of Australia's territorial claim, and is located in Mac Robertson Land, East Antarctica.
What temperatures does it get down to at mawson station?
Mawson Station is located at Holme Bay in Mac Robertson Land. It's average low temperature is -21.7°C, (-7.1°F).
