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Davis is situated on the coast of Cooperation Sea in Princess Elizabeth Land, Ingrid Christensen Coast in the Australian Antarctic Territory, a territory claimed by Australia. Davis lies in the Antarctic oasis, a remarkable ice free area known as the Vestfold Hills.
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- What is Davis station Antarctica?
- When was Davis station built?
- What are the Australian bases in Antarctica?
- How many people does the Davis station average for winter?
- Where is Mawson Base in Antarctica?
- Why was Davis station built?
- Is Antarctica an Australian territory?
- Why are Huskies banned in Antarctica?
- Why are husky dogs now banned from Antarctica?
- Can you go to Davis Station?
- Who owns Casey station?
- What does Australia do in Antarctica?
What is Davis station Antarctica?
Davis Station is a permanent base in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). It is the busiest Australian scientific research station. Davis Station is located in Princess Elizabeth Land in a remarkable ice free area of Antarctica known as the Vestfold Hills.
When was Davis station built?
Establishing Davis station
In early 1954, Law visited on the way from the recently established Mawson station. After a few years of planning, in January 1957 Law led a voyage to establish Davis station.
What are the Australian bases in Antarctica?
Mawson, Davis and Casey stations are on the Antarctic continent. Macquarie Island station is in the sub-Antarctic. Scientists and support staff occupy all 4 stations year-round.
How many people does the Davis station average for winter?
Davis is home for more than 100 expeditioners over summer and about 20 over winter. Expeditioners may expect to have their own room in winter but may be required to share over the busy summer months.
Where is Mawson Base in Antarctica?
Established in 1954, Mawson is the longest continuously operating station south of the Antarctic Circle. It is the most westerly of Australia's 3 continental stations. It is situated about 5,200 km south-west of Perth.
Why was Davis station built?
As Phillip Law recalled during a short visit to Davis on 11 January 1998, it was felt that if Australia did not establish a base in the Vestfold Hills the Russians would, and so in 1955 the Australian Government announced that a new station would be established in the Vestfold Hills.
Is Antarctica an Australian territory?
The Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT) covers nearly 5.9 million square kilometres. That's about 42% of Antarctica. The area is nearly 80% of the size of Australia itself.
Why are Huskies banned in Antarctica?
Sled dogs were used until 1992, when they were banned from Antarctica by the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty over concerns that the dogs might transfer diseases such as canine distemper to the seal population.
Why are husky dogs now banned from Antarctica?
Sled dogs are an important part of the history and exploration of Antarctica. ... This ban was introduced due to concerns that the dogs might transfer diseases such as canine distemper to the seal population. It was also a concern that the dogs might break free and disturb the wildlife.
Can you go to Davis Station?
You can take Amtrak to the Davis Station, which will drop you off in Downtown Davis. From there, it is a 0.5 mile walk to campus straight down 2nd Street, or may catch a Unitrans Bus (A or Z), which stops directly in front of the Amtrak Davis Station.
Who owns Casey station?
Casey Station, commonly called Casey, is one of three permanent stations and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).
What does Australia do in Antarctica?
Australia maintains a permanent presence in Antarctica through three continuously occupied continental stations, a station at Macquarie Island, and temporary field stations (Figure 7.2). Priority scientific research is conducted in diverse areas of Antarctic science on land and at sea.
