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Polar Exploration
Polar exploration refers to the physical exploration of the Arctic and Antarctica. Exploring these areas meant hiking over ice flows and glaciers. Explorers largely ventured into polar exploration during the 18th century.
955 Questions
How many men did amundsen have in the great race and how many did Scott have?
amundsen took 5 men with him and scott took 24
What Hardships John Franklin have?
On one of his Voyages, Sir John Franklin was running low on food and were forced to eat the leather off of their clothing.
Did Lewis and clark find the mythical northwest passage?
No. They were just exploring the rivers on their way to the Pacific and seeing how they could used effectively for commerce.
First to search for the northwest passage?
John Cabot was the first to search for the northwest passaage.
What were the 3 countries looking for the northwest passage?
europe; England, France, and The Netherlands.
Why did the northern Europeans search for the northwest passage?
they where looking a porn star called Dani Daniels
Why was Shackleton's photos of the ship called breathtaking?
Shackleton's photos of the ship, particularly the Endurance, are often described as breathtaking due to their striking composition and the dramatic context of the Antarctic landscape. The images capture the ship's isolation amidst vast ice fields, highlighting both the beauty and peril of the environment. Additionally, the historical significance of the expedition adds emotional weight, as these photographs document a remarkable tale of endurance and survival against the odds.
Ernest shackleton favorite color?
His biography doesn't provide that information for us to answer the question.
When did someone first plant a flag at the South Pole?
Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen led the team that first set foot at the South Pole during December 1911. They erected a tent at the pole after spending about a week verifying their location using celestial navigation skills. Atop the tent, they mounted a Norwegian flag.
It is not documented exactly who mounted the flag on the tent.
What difficulties did Robert Falcon Scott face on his trek back from the South Pole?
Weather, lack of food and lack of oil for cooking fires were his major obstacles for a safe return to the hut. His team also experienced deteriorating health, given their exposure for several months to the extreme conditions of Antarctica.
The name of the condition is called frostbite. It affects all mammals when exposed for long duration to below-freezing temperatures.
What year did wally Herbert go to the north pole by foot?
He reached the North Pole on April 6, 1969.
