Antarctica Peninsula

"No man will venture farther than I have done, and the lands that may lie to the south will never be explored." -Captain Cook

The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost tip of Antarctica. This Peninsula contains over 70% of the world's fresh water in its cap. The lowest recorded temperature there was -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit / -89.2 degrees Celsius and the thickest ice is over 16,000 ft. thick (5000 m). Most of Antarctica is inhabited by the marine mammals, such as seals, whales, and penguins, however many tours of this northernmost tip are set up. During the winter Antarctica almost doubles in size. American Nathaniel Palmer explored this site in 1820 and named it Palmer Peninsula however, in 1964 it was renamed to the Antarctic Peninsula with two provinces – the northern Graham Land and the southern Palmer Land. The Antarctic Peninsula is considered one of the twenty natural wonders.

Sites for further information

    "Antarctic Meteorology and Environmental Issues"
   http://www.antdiv.gov.au/aad/sci/atmos/issues_met/issues_met.html

    "Antarctic Expedition: Did you know?"
    http://www.dstc.edu.au/AU/staff/kerry-raymond/facts.html

    "Virtual Antarctica: Ship's Log"
    http://www.terraquest.com/va/shipslog/uploads/vol1no11.html Note: This site is just stories written by people about the Antarctic Peninsula

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Pictures on this page were taken by Karry Raymond on a trip to the Antarctica Peninsula.