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How many children did mawson have?
Douglas Mawson had only 1 child.
What was Sir Douglas Mawson's nationality?
Sir Douglas Mawson was Australian.
How did Douglas mawson go to Antarctic?
Douglas Mawson went to the antarctic in his ship named The Aurora.
How old was Douglas Mawson when he was knighted?
Douglas Mawson was knighted in 1914, when he was 32 years old.
Where is Douglas Mawson buried?
Douglas Mawson was born in Yorkshire 1882
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 long has mawson station been there?
Mawson Station was established in 1954, making it one of the oldest research stations in Antarctica. It has since been continuously occupied for scientific research and other activities.
How far is Mawson Station From Antarctica?
Mawson Station is located on the coast of Antarctica.
Is Mawson station in Antarctica?
Yes, there is a Mawson Station in Antarctica, supported by the Australian government.
When and why Mawson Station was established?
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.
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
What is the outside temperature at Mawson Station?
-70 Celsius
If you were living in Mawson station were would you be?
As a resident of Mawson Station, you would be in Antarctica. Specifically, Mawson Station is located on the coast of East Antarctica, operated by the Australian Antarctic Division for scientific research and exploration purposes. It is one of the most remote and isolated places on Earth.
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).
Who owns the Mawson Station?
I don't know but it was named after Douglas Mawson. Owned, run and maintained by the Australian Antarctic Division.
