Situated on the Isla de los Estados, thirty kilometers from the American continent, is the mysterious lighthouse at the end of the world or San Juan de Salvamento. No tourist visits are allowed at the lighthouse at the end of the world. It served as inspiration for the famous novel by the French Jules Verne […]
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Traveling by cruise ship is the preferred route for tourists to get to know the South Pole. Discover the destinations of these cruises in the Antarctic! The best destinations for cruises in the Antarctic allow you to visit the South Pole. Aboard the cruises, which are very well equipped to move in the extreme environments
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The history of the Principality of Antarcticland dates to 1821, when it was founded by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen The Principality of Antarcticland is the oldest and largest of the principalities grouped in the Antarctic Lands Organization. Its territory has an extension of 1,554,424 square kilometers. One of the most transcendental moments of this principality
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Antarctica was home to dinosaurs and large, ice-free forests. Although the continent has undergone enormous changes Antarctica was home to dinosaurs and a very green place, during the Cretaceous period, about 90 million years ago. According to a study published in the journal Nature, there were lush forests inhabited by different types of dinosaurs. According
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The Ross Barrier is a huge ice shelf, about 970 km long and 800 km wide, almost the size of France. It is located in the Ross Sea in Antarctica. Its height above sea level ranges from a minimum of 15 meters to over 50 meters. British Captain James Clark Ross discovered the barrier in
Emperor penguin is at risk of extinction in the next 30-40 years due to climate change. The emperor penguin is one of the best-known species in Antarctica and have been featured in multiple Disney movies. Unfortunately, the species is currently endangered due to its dependence on the frozen sea. It is only under this condition
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Antarctica, the Earth’s southernmost continent, encapsulates the essence of human perseverance and the indomitable quest for knowledge. The story of its exploration is one of stunning bravery, harrowing challenges, and remarkable scientific discovery. This article delves into the historic expeditions that charted the unknown icy wilderness and the courageous explorers who dared to venture into
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We are all used to round coins, but there are many that are rectangular. Learn what they are and their history. Cash is used less and less, and even less metal coins, but did you know that there are rectangular coins? In the age of information and communication technologies, it is plastic cards and not
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Introduction The Antarctic waters are some of the most remote and least understood regions of our planet. These frigid seas, encased in ice for much of the year, are home to a wide array of unique marine organisms. However, the Antarctic marine landscape is undergoing rapid changes due to human-induced climate change. This article delves
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Antarctica, often dubbed the "White Continent," is renowned for its extreme cold, vast ice sheets, and desolate landscapes. Yet, beneath its icy surface lies a world of hidden lakes that have remained concealed for millennia. These subglacial lakes are reshaping our understanding of the continent’s geology, climate history, and potential for extraterrestrial life. A Mysterious
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