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Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands Most people know the Falkland Islands thanks to the 1980s armed conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The Islands are about much more than their recent history however. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean about 300 miles off the coast of South America, the Island chai
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South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands The first stop for anyone on a fly-cruise to Antarctica, the South Shetland Islands serve an important role in Antarctic exploration. The group of islands lies about 75 miles north of the Antarctic Peninsula and is home to several national research bases including: Chile’s F
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands One of the most remote collections of islands on the planet, the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands are not destinations to be found on the itineraries of many adventurers. There are no true residents on the islands, only a collection of British g
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Port Lockroy
Port Lockroy Port Lockroy is a natural harbor of Wince Island in Antarctica, and its eponymous base located on tiny Goudier Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the continent. Discovered only in 1904, the island was once used for whaling and later as a British military base. I
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Drake Passage
Drake Passage Perhaps one of the most infamous water channels in the world, the Drake is an important rite of passage (pun intended) for many visitors to Antarctica. The Passage is named after the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake who accidentally discovered the body of water in the 16th century.
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Deception Island
Deception Island A forebodingly named island, Deception Island has played an important role in the history of Antarctica. One of the safest harbors in Antarctica, Deception Island is actually the caldera of a still active volcano. Walking along the shore steam is seen wafting from the water, which
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Beagle Channel
Beagle Channel Named after Darwin’s HMS Beagle, this narrow channel is one of the most important water bodies in the island chain of Tierra del Fuego on the extreme southern tip of South America. Most people experience this beautiful part of the world on short, 4-day cruises from Ushuaia, Argentin
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Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula Many first-time visitors may not realize that most cruises spend much of their expedition time on and around the Antarctic Peninsula. This sliver of land is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica and the closest to South America, making it an attractive option for
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Antarctic Convergence
Antarctic Convergence The Antarctic Convergence is a curve that encircles Antarctica where cold, Antarctic waters converge with the warmer waters of the subantarctic. This natural boundary isn’t as innocent as it sounds though; this meeting of the waters has plagued sailors for centuries.The chang
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Doing business & staying in touch while in Antarctica
Antarctica: Doing business & staying in touch
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Antarctica Weather, Climate and Geography
Antarctica Weather, climate and geography
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Antarctica History, Language and Culture
Antarctica History, Language and Culture
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Antarctica Travel Guide and Travel Information
Antarctica Travel Guide
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