Is there civilization in Antarctica?

Question

Do people live there for long periods of time??

Answer 1

As pointed out there are numerous stations staffed year round. It's not just scientists. I would say there are less scientists than support staff. Most stay for less than 4 months, many people stay for 12 months, and a few even stay as long as 24 months at a time. The longest trip I've done is 16 months. In these conditions, semi isolated, a culture unique to the community developes. Is it civilization? I would say no. Mainly because you can't decide to stay and do what you want. Your stay is linked to you job. There is a culture, but not civilization.

Answer 2

Depends what you mean by long periods of time.
A lot of people stay up to six months or so over there. There are very few scientists who winter it over. Unless you consider this "long" then not many people go there for long periods of time. Most scientists who make regular trips have teaching duties back in their home countries so usually spend each summer break there where possible.
But in response to your first question, there are permanent building structures that are staffed all the year through so yes you could say there is civilisation there (a little too cold to be uncivilised)

Answer 3

Scientific missions live there for years, in tunnels.
They have huts that can be raised on jacks every so often, as snow builds up. Sometimes in winter it is inaccessible for months even for medical emergency.
see McMurdo Sound.

Answer 4

No, just scientists and the ocassional university grou, and very few of them. There are no people who are native to Antartica, no cities, not government.

Answer 5

No, accept for animals. No humans actually live there.