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A fire in an Antarctic research station is possibly the most dangerous event possible. Because there are generally no huge amounts of liquid water available to fight a fire, and because of the extreme dryness of the continent and all its buildings, fire can be fatal and completely devastating to a research station.
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Which research station had a fire break out at their Antarctic base?
Since 1958, fires have occurred at Australia's Mawson Station (1958 and '59), Argentina's Almirante Brown (1983), US station McMurdo (1991), British station Rothera (2001), Russia's station Progress (2008), New Zealand's Scott Base (2009) and Brazil's Comandante Ferraz Base (2012). Fire is the most dangerous event in an Antarctic research station, because of the lack of fresh water to extinguish it. The number one job is to prevent human death in the event of a fire.
Is Heard island an Antarctic station?
No it is not a research station.
What country administers the Davis Antarctic research station?
The Davis Antarctic Research Station in supported by the government of Australia.
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."
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
When was Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station created?
Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station was created on 1977-02-26.
Who is in charge of mawson station?
The Australian Antarctic Division manages the station
How do people cook in the Antarctic?
Fire is a great cooking tool in the Antarctic.
What is the weather like in Casey the antarctic station?
cold
What is the name of the only us station north of the antarctic circle?
The entire USA is north of the Antarctic Circle.
When did Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Base fire happen?
Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Base fire happened on 2012-02-25.
Is fire station one word or two?
Two words: fire station
