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Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

Background: Speculation over the existence of a "southern land" was not confirmed until the early 1820s when British and American commercial operators and British and Russian national expeditions began exploring the Antarctic Peninsula region and other areas south of the Antarctic Circle. Not until 1840 was it established that Antarctica was indeed a continent and not just a group of islands. Several exploration "firsts" were achieved in the early 20th century. Following World War II, there was an upsurge in scientific research on the continent. A number of countries have set up year-round research stations on Antarctica. Seven have made territorial claims, but not all countries recognize these claims. In order to form a legal framework for the activities of nations on the continent, an Antarctic Treaty was negotiated that neither denies nor gives recognition to existing territorial claims; signed in 1959, it entered into force in 1961.



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11 days ago: Marns94 published a blog
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16 days ago: nbell1 published a blog
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April 29th 2008  Antarctica » Antarctica » Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
A pale light seeped into the cramped bedroom from under the door. There was just enough light for John to see Patricia's pale, drawn face, if he were to have looked. But John didn't look. John sto ... [full story]

21 days ago: qwerty 40 published a blog
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April 25th 2008  Antarctica » Antarctica » Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
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31 days ago: Call 2 Adventure published a blog
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March 31st 2008  Antarctica » Antarctica » Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
This is a Love Marriage, not an Arranged Marriage I spent my junior year abroad in the Indian city of Madurai, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Whereas in America my dirty blond h ... [full story]

87 days ago: Branches published a blog
Still Here
February 18th 2008  Antarctica » Antarctica » Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Sorry for not poppin anything up here for awhile, and thank you to everyone for the e-mails reminding me to do so. With a shakey internet conection and the numerous things going on at all times over h ... [full story]

87 days ago: Branches published a blog
Still Here
February 18th 2008  Antarctica » Antarctica » Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Sorry for not poppin anything up here for awhile, and thank you to everyone for the e-mails reminding me to do so. With a shakey internet conection and the numerous things going on at all times over h ... [full story]

108 days ago: Branches published a blog
Ouch
January 29th 2008  Antarctica » US Zone » Amundsen-Scott Station
Oh, and the light in my room just stright fell right on my head. luckly its just a plastic fixture, and conveniently fell on my head like a hat....I am still wearing it was we speak and am about to go ... [full story]


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