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Antarctica
Satellite View
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The Antarctic continent is
located in the South Pole ofour Planet.
Its geography, climate andbiological conditionsprovide a
uniqueenviroment.
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Antarctica has the lowesttemperatures in our planet reaching
70 Celsius below zero with windsof 300 km. Per hour.
Containing 90% of the planets iceits the major reserve of fresh
wateron Earth.
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About 99% of Antarctica is coveredwith ice at an average
thicknes of2,500 meters, reaching in some placesas deep as 4,776
meters.
If the ice layer would melt all theEarths Oceans would rise 70
metersabove the actual level.
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The Antarctic Continent functionsas one of Earths
refrigerators
regulating the oceanic currents andthe worlds climate.
Any significant enviromentalimpact would alter the
globalpatterns of weather with disastrousconsecuences.
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In spite of the severe weatherAntarctica has rich animal
lifeamazingly well adapted to theharsh conditions.
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The arrival of the first tourists in the 50s
was a main cause of enviromentalconcern.
Strict rules and regulations were created
as to protect the ecology of theenviroment from the visitors
such ascreating restricted zones , mantain a safedistance from the
wild life, do not feed
nor touch the animals, and rigid control ofwaste disposal.
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During the summer months(being the pick of the season in
January) there is daylight almost24 hours a day while in winter
thedays remain on a prolonging half
light or penumbra during most ofthe 24 hours.
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