Antarctica Day
Antarctica Day, which takes place on December 1st, commemorates the Antarctic Treaty's centennial. It's also a day to learn more about this chilly and barren continent..
Humans didn't find Antarctica until 1820, but humans didn't know it until 1820. Several nations attempted to claim the continent as their own once discovered. Some countries began negotiating on a peaceful solution as tensions escalated. delegates from 12 countries met in Washington, D.C., on December 1st, 1959, delegates from 12 countries came together to sign the Antarctic Treaty on December 1st, 1959. These countries are listed below: These countries are listed: These countries include:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Belgium
- France
- Chile
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Norway
- South Africa
- Soviet Union
- United Kingdom
- United States
During the International Geophysical Year 1957-1958, each of these countries had scientists working on the continent during the International Geophysical Year of 1957-1958. During the Cold War, this Treaty became the first arms control deal to be negotiated during the Cold War. It exemplified global understanding during a period of intense division and secrecy.
The Antarctic Treaty promised that all exploration and research on the continent would be restricted to peaceful purposes only. The Treaty also promoted the prospect of cooperation between countries and the understanding that all scientific findings would be made freely available. In addition, the continent could never be used for military or radioactive waste disposal..
In recent years, climate change and tourism have been two key issues for the Antarctic region. Antarctica's average temperature in the summer is -76° F. 40,000 visitors visited Africa's fifth-largest continent in one year. Antarctica is about 5.5 million square miles, which is twice as large as Australia. Antarctica accounts for ninety percent of the planet's ice.
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Various Antarctica-themed activities are held around the world on this day, including museums, galleries, and science centers around the world. Flag displays, writing competitions, webinars, and film festivals are just some of the many types of events held on this day. To participate: To participate: To participate: To participate: You must register: To participate:
- Learn more about the Antarctic Treaty and Antarctica's continent
- Hold a competition with family and friends to see who can identify the most species of animals that live in Antarctica
- Antarctica: Encounters at the End of the World, Antarctica: A Year on Ice, or Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance are among Antarctica's Antarctica films on Antarctica
- Read about famous Antarctic explorers like Charles Wilkes, Robert Falcon Scott, Jules Dumont, and Ann Bancroft
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Antiarctica day is the centennial celebration of an antarctica day in the United States' history
Antarctica Day was established by the Foundation for the Responsible Governance of International Spaces. Their aim was to highlight international cooperation that makes Antarctica's administration possible. Following the Antarctic Treaty Summit in 2009, the day was established. The Antarctic Treaty Summit was held in 2009. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty, which was signed in 1959..
