Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole. Antarctica is the fifth-largest …

5 days ago · The southernmost parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans meet the Southern (or Antarctic) Ocean, the cold oceanic water mass below 60° S with unique biological and physical …

Antarctica is a unique continent in that it does not have a native human population. The continent of Antarctica makes up most of the Antarctic region. The Antarctic is a cold, remote area in the …

Aug 9, 2023 · 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 …

Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, harshest continent, and with little precipitation (roughly 2 inches per year) is the driest place on earth.

Nov 13, 2025 · Antarctica explained—fast facts, record cold, ice trends, wildlife, and how the Antarctic Treaty protects a continent devoted to peace and science.

3 days ago · Antarctic Peninsula projections show accelerating ice loss, warming oceans and global sea level impacts tied to greenhouse gas emissions.

3 days ago · A new study on the Antarctic Peninsula, led by Professor Bethan Davies, shows that the choices we make in the next decade will determine Antarctica’s fate for centuries.

Antarctica is Earth’s southernmost continent, covering an area of 13.72 million square kilometers, making it the fifth-largest continent by land area. Despite its massive size, Antarctica has no …

4 days ago · The scientists focused on the Antarctic Peninsula, a center for research, tourism, and fishing which is both very well-studied — which helps us track the effects of global warming on its …