JOURNEY ACROSS ANTARCTICA; Desire and ICE; The tale of how two women conquered a brutal continent.(NEWS)Zgoda, Jerry
A visit in winter may be far less enjoyable than during the summer months. While the Antarctic Peninsula stays relatively mild even during the winter with around -12°C (10.4°F), the average temperature across Antarctica is -34.4°C (-30°F). Thick sea ice surrounds the continent in wint...
Beaches 14 of the most stunning islands in the world Dec 23, 2024 • 9 min read Login Save your favorites! Sign into save, get inso & more Activities Explore epic tours to Antarctica, from choosing the ship to deciding when to go ...
Since we have returned from Antarctica we have been asked dozens of times, “What is it like crossing the Drake’s Passage?” The short answer:Not as bad as you think. Today the crossing is far less treacherous compared to the early days of exploration, thanks to advanced ship construction...
In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.
There is no vegetation to soften the landscape across most of Antarctica. Vegetation builds up soils over time and this smooths rocks and boulders which become buried, this doesn't happen in Antarctica, rocks are bare and more often than not (over 98% of the land area) the ground surface ...
The Lashlarm is our first alien predator. It looks like a walking toilet bowl. The mouth portion is supported by three stalky legs connected to a flat pedestal. Underneath the pedestal are many scales, so the pedestal glides across the surface of the sand much like a snake moves along the...
To launch, the pilot must run down a slope to get air moving across the wing at about 15 to 25 miles per hour (24 to 40 kph). This movement of air over the surface of the wing generates lift, the force that counters gravity and keeps the glider aloft. Once aloft, gravity (the we...
Engineers help ships to achieve buoyancy by choosing lightweight, sturdy materials and dispersing the weight of the ship across the hull. Thehull, or body of the ship below the main deck, is typically very wide and has a deepbase line, or bottom. Large ships such as freighters, naval vess...
How is ice bad for penguins? 冰怎么会对企鹅有害呢? A new study has revealed a 43% decline in Adélie penguins across 52 sites off east Antarctica over the last decade. 一项新研究发现,在过去十年中,在南极东部52个聚居地生活的阿德利企鹅数量减少了43%。