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  1. Antarctica - Wikipedia

    Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent, being about 40% larger than Europe, and has an area of 14,200,000 km 2 (5,500,000 sq mi). Most of Antarctica is covered by the Antarctic ice sheet, …

  2. Antarctica | History, Map, Climate, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · Antarctica, the world’s southernmost continent, is almost wholly covered by an ice sheet and is about 5.5 million square miles (14.2 million square km) in size.

  3. Antarctica - National Geographic Society

    Without any ice, Antarctica would emerge as a giant peninsula and archipelago of mountainous islands, known as Lesser Antarctica, and a single large landmass about the size of Australia, …

  4. What Is Antarctica? A Desert, Country, Continent...?

    Jun 16, 2025 · Antarctica, a continent of unparalleled ice and stark beauty, is Earth’s southernmost landmass, representing a vital frontier for scientific research and a testament to …

  5. Antarctica is starting to look a lot like Greenland—and that isn’t …

    Oct 16, 2025 · Deglaciation Antarctica is starting to look a lot like Greenland—and that isn’t good Global warming is awakening sleeping giants of ice at the South Pole.

  6. Antarctica - The World Factbook

    Sep 17, 2025 · Explore All Countries Antarctica Antarctica Page last updated: September 17, 2025

  7. “Catastrophic Consequences”: Scientists Warn of Abrupt, …

    6 days ago · Antarctica’s ice, ocean, and ecosystems are approaching tipping points that could trigger irreversible global impacts. Antarctica faces the growing threat of sudden and possibly …

  8. What Is Antarctica? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

    Sep 25, 2025 · Though Antarctica is really, really chilly, it is considered a desert because it receives very little rain or snowfall. The small amount of snow that does fall does not melt but …

  9. History of Antarctica - Wikipedia

    The history of Antarctica emerges from early Western theories of a vast continent, known as Terra Australis, believed to exist in the far south of the globe. The term Antarctic, referring to the …

  10. Antarctica Map / Map of Antarctica - Facts About Antarctica

    A guide to Antarctica including a map of Antarctica and facts and information about Antarctica and the Antarctic circle.