ANTARCTICA
Antarctica is the southernmost continent and has long explorers and scientists. The continent is known as the reservoir of icy landmass and consists of a vast unique ecosystem, pleasant landscapes and important scientific information. There are certain mysteries of Antarctica that includes the vast geography, wildlife and environmental significance.
- Geographical Climate: The continent is the 5th largest continent that covers an area of about 14 million square kilometers (5.4 million square miles). It is considered to be the most windy, dry and coldest continent of the world. The maximum area of the continent is covered with ice and it contains 60 percent of world's fresh water
- Wildlife: Although Antarctica is an icy place, it is also a home to a surprising variety of wildlife. For example, penguins, seals, whales, and a myriad of sea-birds that stay in the nutrient rich Southern Ocean, which surrounds the continent. The noticeable species include Emperor penguin, Weddell Seal and Orca which creates an attractive ecosystem that has been adapted to the extreme environment.
- Scientific significance: Antarctica serves a conservation of scientific importance. The core of the glacier gives the idea about the present and future of the Earth. The attractive surrounding makes it a place for astronomical observation centre and Space exploration centre.
- Challenges faced: Despite of being the coldest continent of the world Antarctica faces challenges regularly in terms of its weather and climate changes. Due to the rise of global warming day by day the ice from the glaciers are melting causing in the rise of water level and as a result that day is not far that the whole world shall come under water.
FAQ’s
Do Antarctica sustain human life?
There are no permanent cities and the stations where researches are performed are operated by different countries, host scientists and support staffs. These stations provide important infrastructure for scientific research but are traditionally not suitable for permanent staying for climate extremity.
For climate research why Antarctica is important?
The icy interiors of Antarctica have layers that gives a historical proofs of World’s climate. Scientists has the ability to analyze the past and present Antarctica's ice cores contain layers that serve as a historical archive of Earth's climate.
Best time to visit Antarctica as a tourist is?
The best time to travel to Antarctica as a tourist is from November to March when the extremities of the temperature is not there. Visitors experience the unique wildlife, attracting landscapes and can participate in scientific activities.
From every environmental threat how Antarctica is protected?
There are some Governmental policies and guidelines to protect Antarctic Treaty. The strict rules and regulations rule human activities to make the effect on the perishable environment minimal and the international cooperation which is going om has the objective to address challenges of the emerging environment.
Conclusion
With its attractive beauty Antarctica, acts as an emblem of Earth’s wonder and beauty. The beauty runs parallelly with the scientific significance which makes it more vibrant. As the secrets of the frozen continent are released it becomes more and more clear that the conservation and prevention of this frozen continent is not only duty to protect it environmentally but also a Global challenge. The ongoing partnership within the nations for exploring it scientifically and its conservation efforts includes the shared commitment in safeguarding Antarctica for future generations.