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Mawson was the first Australian base in Antarctica. It was established on 13 February 1954 when Phillip Law raised the Australian flag at Horseshoe Harbour and named the new station in honour of Sir Douglas Mawson, the famous Antarctic explorer who was the sole Survivor of his 1911 expedition.
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What is the telephone country code for Mawson Base Antarctica?
The telephone country code for Australian research bases in Antarctica is +672. Numbers in the Mawson base begin with +672 117, with a further three digits.
What are the Australian landmarks of antarctica?
The Australian landmarks (bases) of Antarctica are called: Davis, Mawson & Casey.
Was Douglas Mawson the first Australian to explore Antarctica?
Mawson reached the South Magnetic Pole in 1909, and was the first Australian listed to be included in lists of Antarctic Explorers.
What are the Australian landmarks in Antarctica I'm doing a project?
The Australian landmarks (bases) of Antarctica are called: Davis, Mawson & Casey.
Longitude and latitude for the Australian Antarctic base Davis?
You can use these coordinates to locate Davis Station, Antarctica: 68.5764° S, 77.9689° E.
What country is represented by the Casey Station Antarctica?
From its Wikipedia entry:"Casey Station is a permanent base in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). It lies on the northern side of the Bailey Peninsula overlooking Vincennes Bay on the Budd Coast of Wilkes Land in the Australian Antarctic Territory."
Is Mawson station in Antarctica?
Yes, there is a Mawson Station in Antarctica, supported by the Australian government.
Who was an Australian Antarctica explorer?
sir Douglass mawson
What prehistoric horse fossils can be found in Australia and Antarctica?
No prehistoric horse fossils have been found in either Australia or Antarctica. The horse had not occupied the Australian continent prior to the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, and they have never existed, to our knowledge, in Antarctica.
What is the area of Mawson Base Antarctica?
According to the Australian Antarctic Division of the Australian government, Mawson Base is located on an "... isolated outcrop of rock on the coast in Mac.Robertson Land, at the edge of the Antarctic plateau at 67'36'S 6252'E." This means that the area of the base is limited to the size of the outcrop, since venturing beyond its boundaries endangers life.
How long has Mawson Base been in Antarctica?
From the Australian government Antarctic History site: "On 13 February 1954, a party led by [Dr Phillip] Law raised the Australian flag on the rocky shore of Horseshoe Harbour, naming the new station in honour of Australia's greatest polar explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson." After the first year in cramped quarters, several buildings were added and the base was established.
Why is Mawson Station in Antarctica?
The Australian government funded the establishment of this facility and it was decided that it should be located in Antarctica.
