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A new temperature record in Antarctica

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Antarctica recorded for the first time a temperature above 20°C (68°F). The temperature of 20.75°C (69.35°F) was measured by Brazilian scientists on Seymour Island on February 9, 2020. Carlos Schaefer, a Brazilian scientist, described the[…]
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6 reasons to spend Christmas in Antarctica

Estimated reading time: 1 minute 1. Christmas is one of the best times of the year to visit Antarctica Christmas coincides quite well with the beginning of summer and is also the period in which the wildlife of Antarctica is[…]
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What to eat in Antarctica?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute The cold climate forces to double the calorie intake (3500 daily), especially if outdoor work is done. In each base the diet is determined by the customs of the country of origin and by the[…]
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The weather in Antarctica

Estimated reading time: 1 minute The average temperature in January, the warmest month of summer, ranges between 4ºC (39.2ºF) on the coast, and -40ºC (-40ºF) in the interior of the continent. During the winter, the average is between -23ºC (-9.4ºF)[…]
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