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What are the Australian bases in Antarctica?
Mawson, Davis and Casey stations are on the Antarctic continent. Macquarie Island station is in the sub-Antarctic. Scientists and support staff occupy all 4 stations year-round. The AAD manages other significant areas in the Australian Antarctic Territory.
What are the names of the Antarctic bases?
Antarctic Stations – Bases – Currently Occupied
| Station Name | Nation | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Amundsen-Scott | USA | 89°59.85’S 139°16.37’E |
| Arctowski | Poland | 62°09.57’S 058°28.25’W |
| Artigas | Uruguay | 62°11.07’S 058°54.15’W |
| Arturo Parodi | Chile | 80°19.10’S 081°18.48’W |
What is Australia’s connection to Antarctica?
Australia maintains a permanent presence in Antarctica through three continuously occupied continental stations, a station at Macquarie Island, and temporary field stations (Figure 7.2). Priority scientific research is conducted in diverse areas of Antarctic science on land and at sea.
How many bases are there in Antarctica?
All Antarctica’s 68 bases are professedly peaceful research stations, established for scientific purposes – but the ban on militarisation is widely flouted.
Is it illegal to have dogs in Antarctica?
Sled dogs are an important part of the history and exploration of Antarctica. The dogs had to be removed from Antarctica by April of 1994. This ban was introduced due to concerns that the dogs might transfer diseases such as canine distemper to the seal population.
Where are the Australian research bases in Antarctica?
Since 1954 when the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition established the Mawson base on the coast of MacRobertson Land, Australia has maintained a continuous scientific presence in Antarctica. Australia maintains two other bases, Casey and Davis.
Where does China have a base in Antarctica?
China’s Snow Eagle 601 has landed three times at the country’s remote Antarctic base. ( Supplied: CCTV) An inspection of a key Chinese base deep within the Australian Antarctic Territory was cancelled after a failure to overcome Australia’s limited Antarctic capabilities.
Why are there no military bases in Antarctica?
Inspections are allowed under the Antarctic Treaty to help ensure countries do not breach the laws of Antarctica, which ban military activity or mineral exploration. The ABC reported in March that bases in Australia’s claim were not being inspected.
What does the Australian Antarctic Division do for a living?
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is a division of the Department of the Environment. The Division undertakes science programs and research projects to contribute to an understanding of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.