Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent, being about 40% larger than Europe, and has an area of 14,200,000 km 2 (5,500,000 sq mi). Most of Antarctica is covered by the Antarctic ice sheet, …

6 days ago · 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. It is divided into …

Cool Australian Antarctic Program news about wildlife, scientific research, stations (bases), expeditioners, ships, the environment and jobs in Antarctica.

Antarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest continent. It is also, on average, the highest of all the continents. [3] Antarctica is considered a desert. [4] It is the largest and coldest desert in the …

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, …

Aug 9, 2023 · During summer, Antarctica is on the side of Earth tilted toward the sun and is in constant sunlight. In the winter, Antarctica is on the side of Earth tilted away from the sun, …

Jun 12, 2025 · What is Antarctica like? Pack your snowshoes, hat, gloves, and the puffiest jacket you have – because Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth! The average temperature in …

We take a look at Antarctica's ecosystem and some of its native animals, including the biggest mammal in the world.

May 1, 2025 · This major New Zealand Government-funded research project supports a range of physical and biological science to understand Antarctica’s impact on the global earth system …

Aug 26, 2019 · Facts about Antarctica, where the world’s oldest sperm was found. Learn more about its discovery, geology, weather, history, life existence, ice sheets and more.