Antarctica - Wikipedia Antarctica is, on average, the coldest, driest, and windiest of the continents, and has the highest average elevation It is mainly a polar desert, with annual precipitation of over 200 mm (8 in) along the coast and far less inland
Antarctica - National Geographic Society The oceans surrounding Antarctica provide an important physical component of the Antarctic region The waters surrounding Antarctica are relatively deep, reaching 4,000 to 5,000 meters (13,123 to 16,404 feet) in depth
Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent on Earth It is almost completely covered in ice Antarctica covers the Earth’s South Pole What Is Antarctica Like? Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth The average temperature in the winter is minus 34 4 Celsius (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit)
About Antarctica — Agenda Antártica About Antarctica EARTH'S LAST WILD CONTINENT 14 million km² of ice, silence, and life at the edge of the world — and the key to our planet's future
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