Tourists and non-native wildlife transported by ships from around the world threaten Antarctica’s pristine marine system (Antarctica and adjacent parts …
Author: Fabrizio Ramon
Interesting facts about Antarctica
“The White Continent is known for its unspoiled splendor and surreal glacial landscapes. However, as one of the most unique …
Phenomena of Antarctica not found anywhere else in the world
Antarctica is the driest and coldest place on Earth and the only place where there is an International Treaty that …
Weather in Antarctica. Temperature, precipitation
The lowest temperature on Earth is -98°C, a new temperature record was recorded in 2018 in the north of Antarctica. …
Antarctic glaciers
Antarctica’s main natural attraction, the glaciers, like steadfast soldiers, guard the approaches to the southernmost continent of the planet. Situated …
Antarctica and climate change
The vast, ice-covered Antarctic continent is a major component of the Earth’s global climate system. The high contrast of reflective …
Antarctic animal world
Antarctica is a continent with harsh climatic conditions. Temperatures on most of the continent never rise above freezing, and the …
Research stations in Antarctica
Despite being the only continent on Earth with no indigenous or permanent population, Antarctica does host humans-a relative handful, mind …
200 years since the discovery of Antarctica
200 years have passed since the discovery of Antarctica. There were many versions about the pioneers. The unknown South Land …
Antarctica is rapidly heating up – scientists said humanity is underestimating the threat
The Concordia Research Station in Antarctica recorded a record temperature increase of 38.5°C above average on March 18, 2022. This …