Antarctica - Wikipedia
WEBAntarctica (/ æ n ˈ t ɑːr k t ɪ k ə / ⓘ) is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it …
Antarctica | History, Map, Climate, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Antarctica, the world’s southernmost continent, is almost wholly covered by an ice sheet and is about 5.5 million square miles (14.2 million square km) in size. It is divided into East Antarctica (largely composed of a high ice-covered plateau) and West Antarctica (an archipelago of ice-covered mountainous islands).
Antarctica - National Geographic Society
WEBThe Antarctic Convergence is an uneven line of latitude where cold, northward-flowing Antarctic waters meet the warmer waters of the world’s oceans. The Antarctic covers approximately 20 percent of the Southern Hemisphere. Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent in terms of total area.
Antarctic - Wikipedia
WEBThe Antarctic comprises the continent of Antarctica, the Kerguelen Plateau, and other island territories located on the Antarctic Plate or south of the Antarctic Convergence. The Antarctic region includes the ice shelves , waters, and all the island territories in the Southern Ocean situated south of the Antarctic Convergence , a zone ...
What Is Antarctica? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
WEB5 days ago · Antarctica has just two seasons: summer and winter. Antarctica has six months of daylight in its summer and six months of darkness in its winter. The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis in relation to the sun.
Antarctica | BBC Earth
WEBAntarctica is the most extreme continent on our planet - higher, colder, and even drier than any other on Earth, and although it is thousands of miles away, what happens here affects every single one of us.
Antarctica - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 15, 2024 · the coldest, windiest, and driest continent on Earth; severe low temperatures vary with latitude, elevation, and distance from the ocean; East Antarctica is colder than West Antarctica because of its higher elevation; Antarctic Peninsula has the most moderate climate; higher temperatures occur in January along the coast and …
Geography and history of the exploration of Antarctica
WEBAntarctica, Fifth largest continent on Earth. Antarctica lies concentrically around the South Pole, its landmass almost wholly covered by a vast ice sheet averaging 6,500 ft (2,000 m) thick.
Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA
WEBAug 9, 2023 · What is Antarctica? 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).
Antarctica - Lonely Planet
WEBExplore Antarctica holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
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