Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole. Antarctica is the fifth-largest …

Apr 2, 2026 · 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.

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, known as …

Explore Earth's coldest continent with the latest Antarctica news, articles and features from Live Science.

Mar 13, 2026 · 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 builds up over …

USAP.gov is the main repository for information about the United States Antarctic Program. The site is designed for the general public, news agencies, academia, and program participants.

Apr 9, 2026 · An expedition to Antarctica has brought scientists and researchers to the widest glacier on Earth. The Thwaites Glacier is nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier because of its potential impact …

Situated in the southern hemisphere and largely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.4 million km², it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, …

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

Oct 29, 2025 · Does Antarctica really have the bluest sky in the world? Light scattering creates the shade we see when we look skyward, and studies show the process varies around the world Jan 29 …