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The South Pole – One Degree of Separation

The South Pole – One Degree of Separation. Presented by Carol McAlwee, 4 June 2012 McDonald Room, Menzies Library, ANU. Antarctica. Some Random Facts. There are no polar bears at the South Pole Dogs were banned in 1994 It is a continent; dry, large and high

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The South Pole – One Degree of Separation

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  1. The South Pole – One Degree of Separation Presented by Carol McAlwee, 4 June 2012 McDonald Room, Menzies Library, ANU

  2. Antarctica

  3. Some Random Facts • There are no polar bears at the South Pole • Dogs were banned in 1994 • It is a continent; dry, large and high • Holds records for highest wind speed and lowest temperature • Summer it is never dark, winter is never light • Average temp in December is around -27 degrees C.

  4. 100 Years Ago • Scott left Cape Evans on 1 November 1911 • Amundsen left Bay of Whales on 19 October 1911 and reached the Pole on 14 December 1911 • Scott reached the Pole 18th January 1912 • Oats spoke his last immortal words ‘I’m just going outside and may be some time’ on 16 March 1912 • Scott’s last diary entry was made 29 March 1912

  5. The Antarctic Treaty • Treaty was first signed in 1959 • Original Signatories: South Africa, Belgium, Japan, USA, Norway, France, New Zealand, Russia, Argentina, Australia, Chile • Agreed that Antarctica is to be used for • peaceful purposes • the freedom for scientific research • international cooperation; and • preservation and conservation of living resources.

  6. Tourism (non governmental activities) Covered under the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Options: • Flights over Antarctica • Cruise the Antarctic peninsula • Climbing – Mt Vinson • Skiing • Ice Marathon • Camping with the Emperor Penguins

  7. Tourism Rules • Do not use guns or explosives • Do not bring non-native plants or animals • Do not expect rescue • Only one ship may visit a site at any one time • Vessels with more than 500 passengers shall not make landings • Maximum of 100 passengers may be ashore from a vessel at one time

  8. My Journey • Dream • Preparation • Resume and experience • Training • Gear • Insurance

  9. My Journey - Gear Things not to pack when going to the South Pole: • a razor • swimsuit • pj's • makeup • Things to pack when going to the South Pole: • Take the stress away and go visit: • http://www.mont.com.au (Fyshwick, ACT)

  10. Photos • Flying in the Ilyshin, Twin Otter, DC3 • Union Glacier • Food • Skiing on the Plateau • Practicalities of waste management • South Pole

  11. Useful References Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research: http://www.scar.org/treaty/ Australian Antarctic Division: http://www.antarctica.gov.au/ British Antarctic Survey: http://www.antarctica.gov.au/ Antarctica New Zealand: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

  12. How do I travel • Adventure Consultants • http://www.adventureconsultants.com/ • Adventure Network International • http://www.adventure-network.com/

  13. Arm Chair Travel • The Worst Journey In The World (Apsley Cherry-Garrard) • South (Shackleton) • Life on the Ice (Roff Smith) • IceTrek (Eric Phillips) and In the Ghost Country (Peter Hillary & John E Elder) • Antarctica and Back in Sixty Days (Tim Bowden) • Shadows on the Wasteland (Mike Stroud) • Antarctica on a Plate (Alexa Thomson) • The Ice Beneath My Feet (Diana Patterson) • The Abominable Snow-Woman (Dorothy Braxton) • Sitting on Penguins Australia and the Antarctic (Stephen Murray-Smith)

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