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Why are there so many antarctic stations located on the coastline?
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∙ 13y ago
The reason there are so many Antarctic stations located on the coastline is simple - it is more hospitable. Towards the centre of Antarctica, it's hostile. Weather gets freezing, it gets windier, and elevation increases.
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∙ 15y agoMost Antarctic Research Stations are located along the coast for ease fo access and the coastal weather is not as severe as the weather further inland.
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∙ 14y agothat's where the food is and some animals like penguins and seals spend some time on land
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