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Antarctica
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This coldest continent was also known as “Terra Australis Incognita” in the 17th century: the unknown southern land. Antarctica is still largely unexplored, but its delicate ecosystem is in danger. Read on to learn more about this region’s past, present, and future.
In the News
Read this article that discusses the controversial decision for Japan’s whaling fleet to depart for Antarctica.
Source: The Telegraph
As part of a team journeying to the “ends of the earth,” Today Show anchor Ann Curry made it to the South Pole, after several failed attempts. Make sure to watch the article’s accompanying video clip.
Source: MSNBC
Earth’s Final Frontier
Learn more about Antarctica by visiting the CIA World Fact Book. This site has almanac information as well as photos and maps.
Source: Central Intelligence Agency
View spectacular photos of wind-swept and snow covered Antarctica on this site, created by Paul Ward, teacher and Antarctica fan, who sums things up at the bottom of his homepage, thus: “It's Antarctica or Antarctic—not Antartica or Antartic."
Source: Cool Antarctica
Visit the Exploratorium online museum exhibit. Here you’ll find field notes, webcasts, articles, and photo galleries about Antarctica.
Source: Exploratorium
This site is a very thorough information source on Antarctica. Learn the Who, What, and Why of the frozen continent. Explore images, interactive activities, videos, and audio clips on right-hand sidebar.
Source: Discovering Antarctica
Cold Science
Take a virtual tour of the South Pole Research Station in Antarctica. To keep employees from going stir-crazy, the research station has a bar, a coffee shop, and even a bowling alley!
Source: Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica
Investigate the interactive maps, videos, and photos provided by National Geographic. Don’t miss the “crittercam chronicles,” where you can virtually explore the wildlife and habitats of Antarctica.
Source: National Geographic Online
This site provides history, a virtual tour, and webcam broadcasts of the South Pole Research Station.
Source: National Science Foundation
Arctic in Peril?
British journalist Lizzie Greenwood filmed a special report on the environment and global warming in Antarctica. Read her online diaries here.
Source: BBC
Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth profiles the dramatic effects of weather change around the globe, including very comprehensive coverage of Antarctica.
Source: An Inconvenient Truth
Read All About It
Explore these books and DVDs about Antarctic adventures. Don’t miss the dramatic true story of Ernest Shackleton’s year long struggle for survival in the unforgiving Antarctic waters.
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage
Shackleton: The Greatest Survival Story of All Time
Author Apsley Cherry-Garrard was the only survivor of Robert Falcon Scott’s last journey to the South Pole.
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage
Shackleton: The Greatest Survival Story of All Time
Author Apsley Cherry-Garrard was the only survivor of Robert Falcon Scott’s last journey to the South Pole.
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