Antarctica is one of the most mysterious and least polluted regions in the world. Since its official discovery 200 years ago, human activity has increased. Currently, more than 30 countries … Read more
Human impact in Antarctica
Climate change: The rapid melting of the Thwaites glacier
Global warming scientists consider the Thwaites glacier in West Antarctica to be one of the most vulnerable and important glaciers in the world because it supports the entire West Antarctic … Read more
Winter in Antarctica
Antarctica may seem like a land of perpetual winter, but even here there are seasons, but only two: summer and winter.
In Antarctica, winter is from April to September. Here, … Read more
Summer in Antarctica
Antarctica may seem like a land of perpetual winter, but even here there are seasons, but only two: summer and winter.
In Antarctica, summer is from October to March. Near … Read more
Official flag of Antarctica
Over the years, there have been several proposals to have an official flag for this continent, in addition to those that each country holds at research stations. The condominium agreed … Read more
An area of British territory in Antarctica is named after Queen Elizabeth II
In 2012, the British sovereign celebrated the Diamond Jubilee, and after a visit to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Foreign Secretary William Hague announced that the southern part of … Read more
Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh), visit to Antarctica
Prince Philip traveled with the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1956 to Australia, Antarctica and more for a few months without Queen Elizabeth. He was closely involved in the design of … Read more
A68: The beginning of the end for the largest iceberg in the world
The largest iceberg in the world is about to enter the ocean.
When the iceberg, called the A68, first came off the Larsen C Ice Shelf in July 2017, it … Read more
Amazing discovery in Antarctica: the first frog fossil
Antarctica has not always been a frozen rock. In April, on Seymour Island, near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, the paleontologists discovered fragments of a fossilized frog dating back … Read more
International Penguin Day
Penguins are some of the most adorable and beloved animals. International Penguin Day is celebrated on 25th April each year and is an educational initiative that encourages people to learn … Read more