Antarctica at 1:8, 000, 000 on a folded, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Reise Know-How with plenty of topographic information, prominent highlighting of the continent’s by now numerous research stations, penguin breeding grounds, territorial claims, routes of famous expeditions, etc. The map presents Antarctica’s topography by contours & numerous spot heights, plus plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, glaciers, coastal bays, ice shelves, etc. Boundaries of various territorial claims are shown in different colours & locations of permanent or seasonal research stations & encampments are prominently highlighted by national flags; the stations are also annotated with their founding year. The map shows breeding grounds of the emperor & adelie penguins, airstrips & helipads, & the points of southern pole of inaccessibility, South Geomagnetic Pole & the South Magnetic Pole. Expeditions routes marked on the map include those of Amundsen & Scott in 1911, as well as the turning point of Shackleton’s 1909 attempt to reach the South Pole. On the surrounding oceans the map indicates the maximum extent of the sea ices (as measured in September 2012), the maximum extent of pack ice, & the Antarctic Convergence line. Coverage

Includes:: the southern tip of South America & South Georgia. Longitude & latitude lines are drawn at 10° intervals. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.



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A large, striking wall map (143x 103cm) derived from remotely sensed data acquired during 1980
- 1987 by the AVHRR sensors on
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Antarctica in the unique Wildlife Guide series by Bradt; focusing exclusively on the wildlife of selected regions & countries worldwide, exploring birds, mammals, insects, plants, habitats, geology, conservation, hikes & top bird-watching sites. Each title in the series is an ideal introduction to the wildlife of the destination & an ideal visitors ...

For centuries it was suspected that there must be an undiscovered continent in the southern hemisphere. But explorers failed to find one. On his second voyage to the Pacific, Captain Cook sailed further south than any of his rivals but still failed to sight l&. It was not until 1820 that the continent's frozen coast was finally sighted. Territorial rivalry intensified in the 1840s when British, American, & French expeditions sailed south to chart further portions of the continent that had come to be called Antarctica. For the nearly two centuries since, the race to claim exclusive possession of Antarctica has gripped the imagination of the world. Antarctica: A Biography is the first ever major international history of this forbidding continent
- from the eighteenth century voyages of discovery to the fierce rivalries of today, as governments, scientists, environmentalists, & oil companies compete for control. On one level it is the story of explorers battling the elements in the most hostile place on earth as they strive for personal triumph, commercial gain, & national glory. On a deeper level, it is the story of nations seeking to incorporate the Antarctic into their own national stories
- & to claim its frozen wastes as their own.

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Updated throughout, the 6th edition of Bradt's Antarctica: a Guide to Wildlife is the most practical guide to the flora & fauna available for those going south. Celebrating the amazing & often unique species of this spectacular environment, the title features chapters on the region's famous whales & penguins, & also on lesser known species such as skuas & sheathbills, with full coverage of plumage & identification. Each chapter is accompanied by vibrant illustrations from Dafila Scott to help bring species to life. In the last 10 years visitors to Antarctica have trebled to 30, 000, & there are now 35 tour operators visiting the region. Tony Soper's immaculate & engaging text remains the indispensible choice for the intrepid wildlife enthusiast. ...

Adelaide Island & the Foyn Coast of the Antarctic Peninsula on a geological map at 1:250, 000 from the British Antarctic Survey. The map is accompanied by a 60-page, A4 illustrated booklet presenting a comprehensive overview of the area’s history, glaciology, geology, etc. BAS ref. for this title is BAS Geomap Sheet 3.PLEASE NOTE: to see the list of other detailed topographic & specialist maps from BAS please click on the series link. BAS maps of wider general interest are listed on our website in a separate series. ...

Detailed Aeromagnetic Anomaly map & supplementary text of West Antarctica (Weddell Sea Sector) from the British Antarctic Survey’s Geomap series. Included is a BAS Geomap Sheet 2, a 80x 117cm BAS Aeromagnetic Anomaly map of West Antarctica at a scale of 1:2, 500, 000. Accompanying this is a 37-page, illustrated book presenting a comprehensive overview of the history, tectonic nature, geoology & aeromagnetic anomalies of South Georgia.PLEASE NOTE: to see the list of other detailed topographic & specialist maps from BAS please click on the series link. BAS maps of wider general interest are listed on our website in a separate series. ...

An interesting collection of historical maps is arranged on this sheet
- each representing the concept (realistic or otherwise)
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Geological map of the James Ross Island off the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula at 1:125, 000 from the British Antarctic Survey. Several insets provide more information: a geological cross-section of the isl&, an outcrop map, a digital elevation model, a map compilation diagram, plus a map of the James Ross Island Volcanic Group with a table of the groups’ geochronology. The map is accompanied by notes & a list by a list of reference sources. Full BAS ref. number: BAS GEOMAP 2 Series, sheet 5, edition 1, 2013.PLEASE NOTE: to see the list of other detailed topographic & specialist maps from BAS please click on the series link. BAS maps of wider general interest are listed on our website in a separate series. ...

Large political map of Antarctica at a scale of 1:7, 000, 000 using data supplied by the British Antarctic Survey.* Presentation:* on paper; encapsulated; with hanging strips.*
Sizes:* 100x 120cm
- Encapsulated maps, & versions with hanging strips may be slightly larger than this though. Countries are shown in vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions of city names are used, with population information displayed on the legend; national territorial claims are displayed. Major railways are indicated, with major & minor roads also shown; ice stations, weather stations, base camps, aerodromes are clearly indicated, as are the winter & summer extents of the ice. The maps have well designed relief shading to show mountainous areas enhancing the overall presentation. The colouring of the oceans shows different depths. Projection is Stereographic South Pole. The maps also contain insets detailing facts, figures & information about Antarctica.

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