Summer vacations About to start. Many people start making travel plans from now on. There is a continent where everyone wants to go, but only a few can reach it. We are talking about the continent of Antarctica. It is the coldest among all the seven continents on Earth. 98 percent of its area remains covered with a thick sheet of snow for 12 months. Most people want to know as much as possible about this place. However, it is not easy for anyone to go on a tour to Antarctica.
The continent of Antarctica is said to be the most dangerous tourist destination in the world. Strong icy winds blow in this continent located at the South Pole. About 2 km thick ice sheet is spread over Antarctica. Let us tell you that Antarctica is also called the last end of the world. Despite the blood-freezing cold, there are many tourist places worth visiting on this continent. Let us tell you that Antarctica is the only place in the world where there is day for six months and night for six months. There are only two seasons here, winter and summer.
It remains dark here for full 6 months
There is continuous daylight for six months in summer on the continent of Antarctica. Whereas in winter there is darkness everywhere for six months. The name of the highest peak of the continent of Antarctica is Vinson Range. This peak, about 4,892 meters high, is also called Vinson Massif. Let us tell you that Padmashree Dr. Arunima Sinha has hoisted the Indian flag on the top of this mountain. This peak attracts a lot of mountaineers.
Padmashree Dr. Arunima Sinha has hoisted the Indian flag on Mount Vinson Massif. (Wikipedia)
Which places are worth visiting in Antarctica?
The Antarctic Peninsula is in the northern part of the Antarctic continent located at the South Pole. This peninsula is one of the best places in terms of tourism. This place is also called ‘House of Ice Forests’. The mountain peaks and huge glaciers here fascinate people. You can see a large number of penguins here. Apart from this, South Shetland Island is also considered very spectacular in terms of tourism in Antarctica. This island completely covered with ice is 160 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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In which season to go to Antarctic continent?
Researchers from different countries come to do research in the research centers located in the South Shetland Islands. Apart from this, there are many places worth seeing in Antarctica like Drake Passage, Falkland Islands, South Georgia. Traveling here is considered an adventure. It is not possible for everyone to visit here. In such a situation, very few people are able to come here to visit. Summer season is considered the best season to visit the continent of Antarctica.
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Antarctica’s ice is melting rapidly
Scientists always keep an eye on this continent. According to the National Snow and Ice Data Centre, 19.1 lakh square km of Antarctica’s ice melted in February 2023. According to the data, 19.2 lakh square km of snow had melted in February 2022. According to scientists, the ice of Antarctica is now melting rapidly. The situation in Antarctica is being monitored through satellite since 1979. In the last few years, due to the rapid increase in the summer season, a lot of snow is seen melting here.
Due to global warming the ice of Antarctica is melting rapidly.
Why is Antarctica’s ice melting rapidly?
According to scientists at the data centre, major changes in climate are not the only reason for melting ice in Antarctica. According to him, global warming can also be a major reason for this. Scientists are worried that due to increasing heat, glaciers are melting rapidly. Because of this the sea level is rising. This will also reduce the salinity of the sea. Due to hot winds the snow is melting rapidly. According to reports, this year the temperature of hot winds has been 1.5 degrees higher. Antarctica has been covered with ice sheet for 40 million years.
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Tags: Antarctica, Tours and Travels, Tourism
FIRST PUBLISHED: April 11, 2024, 20:59 IST