Antarctica, the world’s southernmost continent, is almost wholly covered by an ice sheet and is about 5.5 million square miles (14.2 million square km) in size. Without any ice, antarctica would emerge as a giant peninsula and archipelago of mountainous islands, known as lesser antarctica, and a single large landmass about the size of australia, known as greater antarctica. Antarctica explained—fast facts, record cold, ice trends, wildlife, and how the antarctic treaty protects a continent devoted to peace and science. Researchers warn antarctica is undergoing abrupt changes that could trigger global consequences Melting ice, collapsing ice shelves, and disrupted ocean circulation threaten sea levels. It is almost completely covered in ice
Antarctica covers the earth’s south pole Antarctica is the coldest place on earth The average temperature in the winter is minus 34.4 celsius (minus 30 degrees fahrenheit). The research review, led by professor nerilie abram from the australian national university (now australian antarctic division chief scientist), shows that multiple rapid changes across the antarctic environment are already underway, or. Despite its massive size, antarctica has no permanent population due to its harsh climate, icy terrain, and remote location. General facts about antarctica, including geography, temperatures, and wildlife.
It is mainly a polar desert, with annual precipitation of over 200mm (8in) along the coast and far less inland.
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