2007-08-09 03:13:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Good answers so far. I've read 'Alone', by Ad. Byrd. But that was many moons ago.
2007-08-09 03:40:54 · update #1
No, Antarctica has no PERMANENT residents. There are, however, bases where scientists do research, etc. and more and more people are beginning to venture there on vacation, but there are no people that are considered permanent residents there.
2007-08-09 03:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nobody lives there permanemtly. The research and support workers generally serve a fixed period of either a summer peroid, or a full year (known as 'over-winterers'). (I am speaking from the Australian perspective, as Australia runs two full-time bases). The American bases are larger and better equipped, but I still think most people only serve for periods of a year (but the can also stay on, or go back for a second period). Sometimes they might get stuck there, because the ice pack doesn't break up, and the relief ships can't get through. I that happens, they have to wait until the next summer (the bases are pretty well stocked). For emergency purposes, they can fly in and out, but this is difficult in winter.
2007-08-09 11:12:22 · answer #2 · answered by AndrewG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, nobody actually lives there, though some people stay for over two years at a time.
2007-08-09 10:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
nobody lives there permanantly, usually 6 to 24 months
2007-08-09 10:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋