- Antarctica - Wikipedia
Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent, being about 40% larger than Europe, and has an area of 14,200,000 km 2 (5,500,000 sq mi) Most of Antarctica is covered by the Antarctic ice sheet, with an average thickness of 1 9 km (1 2 mi)
- Australian Antarctic Program
Cool Australian Antarctic Program news about wildlife, scientific research, stations (bases), expeditioners, ships, the environment and jobs in Antarctica
- Antarctica | History, Map, Climate, Facts | Britannica
Antarctica is about 5 5 million square miles (14 2 million square km) in size, and thick ice covers about 98 percent of the land The continent is divided into East Antarctica (which is largely composed of a high ice-covered plateau) and West Antarctica (which is largely an ice sheet covering an archipelago of mountainous islands)
- Russian and Chinese plans for Antarctic expansion spark alarm
Antarctica offers untapped potential and global leverage when it comes to science and security, as data from research stations that collect scientific data can also be used for military or
- Antarctica - National Geographic Society
Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent human habitation There are, however, permanent human settlements, where scientists and support staff live for part of the year on a rotating basis The continent of Antarctica makes up most of the Antarctic region
- Antarctica - WWF Australia
Icy waters teeming with penguins and pods of killer whales, swirling clouds of krill and majestic humpback whales – the oceans surrounding Antarctica are some of the most pristine and productive in the world However, its incredible biodiversity is threatened by climate change, and increased fishing and marine pollution How big is Antarctica?
- Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA
Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent on Earth It is almost completely covered in ice Antarctica covers the Earth’s South Pole What Is Antarctica Like? Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth The average temperature in the winter is minus 34 4 Celsius (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit)
- How do we actually know Antarctica is melting? Mass balance explained . . .
Antarctica is a storage zone for around 60% of the world’s fresh water – sitting as ice sheets above the bedrock The Antarctic ice sheet is the largest single mass of ice on Earth, and in places it is kilometres thick Crucially: this ice isn’t static Antarctica is a dynamic system with inputs and outputs – for instance
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