Antarctica-Past, Present and Future: Count Down to Gibbs 100th Birthday
One week to go to 11/7/16- This would be George W. Gibbs, Jr's 100th Birthday.
Best news this year for Antarctica: The most pristine waters in the world are now protected! http://bbc.in/2f6d1G3
Gibbs sailed to the Ross Ice Shelf with Admiral Richard E. Byrd's III expedition to the South Pole, in 1940. Where icebergs look like castles and penguins love to play. Thankfully, after 76 years, we still have these sights. For the next 35 years, the protections remain. Antarctica is melting. We're more aware of what that might mean for the planet.
We need to save the world's last frontier. This is a perfect step.
Tropical Antarctica
I'm looking for the date when humans discovered Antarctica to be tropical. This article about turtle bones found on the continent, in 2010, is one of many that make it sound like this is a recent discovery.
In 1930, a book review for Antarctica Adventure and Research was published in New York Times. The reviewer stated his critique for author, Griffith Taylor, who makes an understated mention of the coal discovered during Byrd's first expedition.
My excitement builds, as I uncover historical timelines related to Antarctica.
In 1930, a book review for Antarctica Adventure and Research was published in New York Times. The reviewer stated his critique for author, Griffith Taylor, who makes an understated mention of the coal discovered during Byrd's first expedition.
My excitement builds, as I uncover historical timelines related to Antarctica.