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Last Updated: Jan 21st, 2009 - 22:25:00 |
Virtual Tour of Antarctica
This site has one of the coolest tours ever and it's very informative. By clicking on the images you can enlarge the pictures.
Source: Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica
Wired Antarctica
This is a great site for kids who want to know everything about Antarctica. You can explore lessons, frequently asked questions, life in Antarctica, related links, and people.
Source: Wired Antarctica
Antarctica
Explore the complexities of exploring the Antarctic region. It includes thorough information on weather, survival timelines and more. Click on the items marked with SP in the left column for more information.
Source: Xexplorersweb
The British Antarctic Survey
The British have been studying the Antarctic region for more than 60 years. Learn from their experience through this comprehensive site on the region.
Source: The British Antarctic Survey
Australian Antarctic Division
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This excellent site covers ecology, Antarctic law, traveling and living in Antarctica, and more. If you've ever thought about working in this region, there is even a Jobs section.
Source: Australian Government
Gateway Antarctica - Antarctic Resources - A guide for teachers and students
This resource guide includes information on the ozone hole, the puckered penguin, the history of the region, and images of Antarctica.
Also visit their Antarctica Studies Portal
Source: University of Canterbury
South Pole Summer Diaries
"Since 1994 astronomers from the University of New South Wales have been venturing to Antarctica as part of a project to development an astronomical observatory on the high Antarctic plateau." Follow their progress in these daily illustrated journals. There are also excellent photo galleries on this site.
Source: School of Physics - The University of New South Wales
Antarctica New Zealand
New Zealand has built an extensive resource site on the Antarctic region. It is organized in a simple format, which almost belies the depth of its information. Don't miss the Teaching Resources.
Source: New Zealand Antarctic Institute
Lake Vostok
Under the thick ice of Antarctica is Lake Vostok, one of the world's largest lakes. It is only within the last few years that we were even certain that the lake existed. What do we know of this odd body of water?
Source: National Science Foundation
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