Antarctica's unique status as a site for international cooperation and scientific research raises questions about its future amid geopolitical tensions and environmental challenges.
Synopsis
Antarctica's unique status as a site for international cooperation and scientific research raises questions about its future amid geopolitical tensions and environmental challenges.
Synopsis
The first documentary that describes the official policy and coverage of the sixth continent. With humor and beautiful landscapes in 4k, we will find out if Antarctica is an example of global peace, science and the environment, the scene of the next great war.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the extreme conditions of Antarctica's ice and weather.
- Meet Spanish scientists on a research mission to Antarctica.
- Find out about the territorial claims over Antarctica.
- Witness the penguin colony on Deception Island.
Did You Know
- Antarctica's ice sheet is four kilometers deep.
- Temperatures in Antarctica can drop to minus 93 degrees Celsius.
- 75 percent of the world's fresh water is stored in Antarctica's ice.
- The Drake Passage is known for waves that can reach 7 meters high.
- The first recorded sailing of the Drake Passage was by Francisco de Hoces in 1525.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum temperature recorded in Antarctica?
Temperatures in Antarctica can drop to minus 93 degrees Celsius.
How deep is the ice covering Antarctica?
Antarctica is covered with ice that is four kilometers deep.
Who first sailed the Drake Passage?
The Drake Passage was first sailed by Spaniard Francisco de Hoces in 1525.
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