Antarctica

At the moment there are some research stations there. The ice covering most of Antarctica is, in some places, over a mile thick. The climate is one of the least hospitable on Earth. Vessels cannot land along most of the coastline. There is almost no vegetation.

There were some whaling stations there in the past but they have been abandoned since modern whaling ships are complete processing factories.

The use of Antarctica should be a cooperative effort by agreement of nations. No one government should have control of this continent.

Antarctica does not have a Continental Divide because it is a mostly flat ice-covered continent with no significant mountain ranges to create natural drainage basins that separate water flow. The ice sheets tend to flow towards the ocean in all directions rather than being funneled by high mountain ranges.

No, if you what you mean "is electricity transmitted from Antarctica to other continents?" There are several scientific research outposts in Antarctica, all of which make their own electricity using generators run by diesel engines. Of course, the diesel fuel is imported. The transportation factor makes this some of the most expensive electricity in the world.

Your writer spent the year 1963 at South Pole Station doing auroral research and remembers very well when our generators stopped because ice had plugged the fuel lines. We were grateful when our technicians fixed the problem after several hours of our being in the dark and cold.

Yes, UV rays reach Antarctica despite its polar location. In fact, Antarctica experiences some of the highest levels of UV radiation due to the ozone hole over the region. This can be harmful to humans and wildlife in the area.

Yes, there is a small community of English expatriates and residents living in Kenya, particularly in major cities such as Nairobi and Mombasa. These individuals may be working for multinational companies, NGOs, or in other professional capacities.

The question is confusing. Antarctica is counted among the continents,

so any point you specify in Antarctica is on the Antarctic continent.

And in that regard, I must also remark that your description of the places

you're referring to is none too clear either. It's not correct to describe a

place as being "210 degrees longitude line".

Captain Lawrence Oates died during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole led by Robert Falcon Scott. He sacrificed himself by walking out of the tent in a blizzard to save his teammates. His last words were "I am just going outside and may be some time."

Yes, the movement of plates to form land masses is part of the process known as plate tectonics. This theory explains how Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large plates that move over the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them, resulting in phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

The highest condition in Antarctica is the polar plateau, which is a vast, flat expanse of ice that covers the interior of the continent. This region can reach elevations over 10,000 feet above sea level.

Yes, Antarctic animals are at risk due to the melting ice caps caused by climate change. As the ice melts, it affects the habitats and food sources of animals like penguins, seals, and krill. This disruption can lead to population decline and endangerment of these species.

Yes, the moon can be seen in Antarctica. However, the visibility may vary depending on the weather conditions and time of year. Antarctica experiences long periods of darkness during the winter months, which may affect the visibility of the moon.

No, Alaska is not close to Antarctica. Alaska is located in the northern hemisphere, while Antarctica is located in the southern hemisphere. The two regions are separated by thousands of miles and several other countries.

The ozone hole over Antarctica disappears for about a half-year, every year. Another one forms over the North pole. Ozone holes form over the pole where there is no UV-C to form new ozone, because ozone is unstable and decays, and because contaminants can help ozone decay with even very low energy light.

Approximately 90% of an ice sheet is underwater, with only about 10% visible above the water's surface. This underwater ice helps stabilize the ice sheet by providing structural support and preventing it from sliding into the ocean.

• The most extreme cold on the planet.
• A very thick ice sheet.
• Isolation from any town, city or industrial development.
• Having to cross the roughest seas on the planet to get any cargo back to the industrialized world.
• Gigantic icebergs like multi-million tonne ploughs that threaten shipping, platforms and pipelines.
• The annual "icing-in" of the continent when the area around the coasts freeze so that only the most powerful (and expensive) ice breakers can get through.

  Antarctica is occupied by a succession of visitors, measured in thousands in the summer and hundreds occupying the various scientific bases in the winter.

The peninsula to the south of Tierra del Fuego is part of Antarctica. Specifically, it is called "Graham Land".

Antarctica is largely free of avalanches due to its low snowfall and lack of steep slopes. However, some areas where glaciers meet the sea, such as the Antarctic Peninsula, may experience some avalanches.

Continental glaciers cover Antarctica and most of Greenland because these are the coldest places on Earth, with temperatures that allow snow to accumulate and not melt. Over time, the accumulation of snow compacts into ice, forming massive ice sheets that spread across the land.

Antarctica is larger than the North Pole. Antarctica is a continent that covers an area of approximately 5.5 million square miles, while the North Pole is simply a geographic point located in the Arctic Ocean.

The Beardmore Glacier is important because it provides access to the interior of Antarctica, allowing for scientific research and exploration of the continent. It is also notable for its historical significance as part of the route used by Roald Amundsen during his successful journey to the South Pole in 1911. Additionally, the glacier serves as a key route for traversing the Transantarctic Mountains.

Antarctica is the continent around the South Pole. It is the southernmost continent and is covered by ice, making it the coldest and driest continent on Earth.

No, the Antarctic is considered a separate continent.

Yes, at least one: Mt Erebus.