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 …

1 - the continent drifted south until it settled over the South Pole. 2 - carbon dioxide levels globally fell leading to a general cooling of the planet. 3 - a circumpolar current arose isolating …

Over geologic time sea level has fluctuated by more than 300 metres, possibly more than 400 metres. The main reasons for sea level fluctuations in the last 15 million years are the …

The 3rd millennium BC spanned the years 3000 to 2001 BC. This period of time corresponds to the Early to Middle Bronze Age, characterized by the early empires in the Ancient Near East. …

May 25, 2016 · The Hadji Ahmed map shows Antarctica and the Pacific coast of the United States of America with extreme accuracy. It also depicts the land bridge that once existed between …

While modern civilizations extend to every continent except Antarctica, most scholars place the earliest cradles of civilizations—in other words, where civilizations first emerged—in modern …

Separate British, French and American expeditions establish the status of Antarctica as a continent after sailing along continuous coastline. In 1840, British naval officer and scientist …

Jul 8, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore some of the history of Antarctica from that standpoint of discovery, emphasizing the early chapters of its exploration and the epic adventures—both …

Antarctica approximates a circular form, except for the outflaring Antarctic Peninsula and two principal bays, the Ross Sea and the Weddell Sea. East and West Antarctica are separated by …

Aug 14, 2006 · separation of Antarctica from South America, begins formation of Antarctic ice : 6 million years ago