ONLINE VACATION
ANTARCTICA
10/18/13
Hi Everyone. Get ready for a spectacular trip today. We are going to
Antarctica. Now, before you complain about getting cold, remember
that we are always comfortable on these online trips. So, enjoy
looking at some interesting things. First, let's learn a little
about Antarctica.
Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, containing the geographic
South Pole. It is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. About 98% of
Antarctica is covered by ice that averages at least 1 mile in thickness.
Antarctica is the coldest of Earth's continents. The coldest natural
temperature ever recorded on Earth was −128.6 °F in Antarctica on 21
July 1983. Antarctica is a frozen desert with little precipitation;
the South Pole itself receives less than 4 inches per year, on
average. Temperatures reach a minimum of between −112 °F and −130 °F
in the interior in winter and reach a maximum of between 41 °F and 59 °F
near the coast in summer. Sunburn is often a health issue as the
snow surface reflects almost all of the ultraviolet light falling on it.
There are no permanent human residents, but anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000
people reside throughout the year at the research stations scattered
across the continent. Only cold-adapted organisms survive, including
many types of algae, bacteria, fungi, plants, and certain animals,
such as mites, nematodes, penguins, seals and tardigrades. Vegetation
where it occurs is tundra. There are two species of flowering plants
I hope you enjoy this visit to the very cold Antarctica.
~Marsha~
BEAUTIFUL ICE
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PENGUINS
SEALS
WHALE
Antarctica. Now, before you complain about getting cold, remember
that we are always comfortable on these online trips. So, enjoy
looking at some interesting things. First, let's learn a little
about Antarctica.
Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, containing the geographic
South Pole. It is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. About 98% of
Antarctica is covered by ice that averages at least 1 mile in thickness.
Antarctica is the coldest of Earth's continents. The coldest natural
temperature ever recorded on Earth was −128.6 °F in Antarctica on 21
July 1983. Antarctica is a frozen desert with little precipitation;
the South Pole itself receives less than 4 inches per year, on
average. Temperatures reach a minimum of between −112 °F and −130 °F
in the interior in winter and reach a maximum of between 41 °F and 59 °F
near the coast in summer. Sunburn is often a health issue as the
snow surface reflects almost all of the ultraviolet light falling on it.
There are no permanent human residents, but anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000
people reside throughout the year at the research stations scattered
across the continent. Only cold-adapted organisms survive, including
many types of algae, bacteria, fungi, plants, and certain animals,
such as mites, nematodes, penguins, seals and tardigrades. Vegetation
where it occurs is tundra. There are two species of flowering plants
I hope you enjoy this visit to the very cold Antarctica.
~Marsha~
BEAUTIFUL ICE
PENGUINS
SEALS
WHALE
Information from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
10-17-13
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