Antarctica
Welcome to the Coldest Place on Earth
Antarctica is known as "The coldest place on Earth" for a good reason. With temperatures dipping below -30 degrees Fahrenheit, frigid icebergs, and deep snow drifts, few animals can live here. Explore Antarctica below!
Snow and Ice
Snow is frozen water that falls from clouds in the form of ice crystals, creating a beautiful white blanket on the ground. It forms when the air temperature is low enough for water vapor to freeze into tiny ice particles. Snow is crucial for the environment, providing water for plants and animals when it melts in the spring and playing a vital role in Antarctica, where it helps form ice sheets that regulate the Earth's climate and sea levels.
Modern Exploration
In the modern age, we still explore the Antarctic, except now we use advanced ships and nuclear submarines. Pictured behind this text is an image of an Antarctic year-round base.