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Antarctica
Satellite View
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The Antarctic continent is located in the South
Pole of our Planet. Its geography, climate and
biological conditions provide a unique
environment.
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Antarctica has the lowest temperatures in our
planet reaching 70 Celsius below zero with
winds of 300 km. per hour. Containing 90 of
the planets ice, it is the major reserve of
fresh water on Earth.
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About 99 of Antarctica is covered with ice at an
average thickness of 2,500 metres, reaching in
some places as deep as 4,776 metres. If the
ice layer were to melt, all the Earths oceans
would rise 70 metres above current levels.
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The Antarctic Continent functions as one of
Earths refrigerators regulating the oceanic
currents and the worlds climate. Any
significant environmental impact would alter the
global patterns of weather with disastrous
consequences.
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Inspite of the severe weather, Antarctica has
rich animal life amazingly well adapted to the
harsh conditions.
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The arrival of the first tourists in the 50s was
a main cause of environmental concern. Strict
rules and regulations were created to protect
the ecology of the environment from the
visitors, such as creating restricted zones ,
maintaining a safe distance from the wildlife,
not feeding nor touching the animals, and rigid
control of waste disposal.
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During the summer months, (being the peak of the
season in January) there is daylight almost 24
hours a day, while in winter, the days remain on
a prolonging half-light or penumbra during most
of the 24 hours.
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Images Hans Rieteco Thomas
Kunz Veronique Soulier Thorsten
Bübelbergusex Christa and Berd Zeitl J. Ens J
Lowrence Han Wilhem Prech Uwe Möokelmann
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Music Royal Philharmonic Aria di
amore ( Tosca ) Conducted and arranged by Luis de
Cobos of Spain. Created by Manuel, Mérida,
Yucatán, México. English Version P_at_blosonic,
Las Vegas NV, USA