Hello!!
I am going to introduce culture of Antarctic. Maybe, this is last blog. So if you read my blog to the last, I am glad!! And if there are the person who read all of my blog, I am more glad!!!
Culture exists where people are. However, there are few people in Antarctic. So culture is not much that can be introduced. But, first, I will introduce the life of Antarctic. And I want you to know it.
I will introduce in the heart of the Antarctic food, clothing and shelter. Antarctica is so cold, we need warm clothes.But some piece of 1 T-shirt because of the warm indoor base. I was very surprised to hear this.
Meals are cooked by professional chefs. We can not eat a lot of vegetables, but we can eat vegetables that can be stored frozen. And there are a lot of liquor, meat and fish. Meals are adjusted to be about 4000kcal calories per day. Diet of Antarctic is richer than I thought.
There are a lot of building, building has been constructed by one year. And there are bath and toilet. Instead the range to clean increased.
Food, clothing and shelter in Antarctica, you do not have anything lame. It might be nice if we lived in Antarctica.
There is no entertainment in the Antarctic. If there is no entertainment, you are boring. And you accumulated stress. But there is a way to enjoy healthy and venerable in the Antarctic. I'll show them.
It is a festival. It is called "the mid-winter festival". This festival is being implemented in all the base in Antarctica. In addition to that, there is also such as agricultural cooperatives to make watching movies and radish sprouts. There are a variety of play this way.
Thank you for reading my blog. I think that you know Antarctic than previous.
Thank you!!!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Politics
Hello!!!
I am going to introduce politics of Antarctic. You may think that is there politics in Antarctic? And you may think that there is little people in Antarctic, so the politics is not necessary. But that is not right. If you think so, I want you to read this week's blog. I may change your concept.
First, I want you to know that Antarctic is not nation. You may know that it is no wonder. However, it is problem. Because nobody owns Antarctic. In other words, many country want to own Antarctic. Now, Antarctic is considered a prime location in the political. But some country claim that the territorial area of Antarctic. Those country is New Zealanad, Australia, France, Norway, Chile, and Argentina. Territory claimed by each country has become the sector. This is called the theory sector.
And there is a part that overlaps the area claimed by Argentina, England and Chile. So it can be seen that a problem of territory of Antarctica is not clear. And other countries have expressed some form of the right to sovereignty over the Antarctic. It also makes the problem difficult. This issue is still not resolved.
This claim territorial rights have been suspended since 1959. This 1959 is the year that the Antarctic Treaty has been ratified. This treaty has been signed by the 12 countries such as the United Kingdom, Argentina, Chile, Australia and the United States. This treaty prohibits military action. This ban is very harsh. It also prohibited the construction of experimental trial military bases and fortifications, military maneuvers, weapons. So in Antarctica, military issues is not happening most of the time.In addition, the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty was exchanged in 1998 at the end of the discussion. In this Protocol ,defined as "nature reserve for peace and science" Antarctic,and have banned all mining.
By the way, many coal, oil and natural gas have been found in Antarctica. And such as iron ore and gems are also found. But these excavations are prohibited by the Protocol. I think if there is this many mineral resources, and a territorial dispute would not have happened. The territorial dispute in the Arctic is not actually happening. More than anything, I think that I want Antarctic environment to remains clean.
Next week is last week I write this blog. Next week, I am going to introduce cluture.
Thank you!!
I am going to introduce politics of Antarctic. You may think that is there politics in Antarctic? And you may think that there is little people in Antarctic, so the politics is not necessary. But that is not right. If you think so, I want you to read this week's blog. I may change your concept.
First, I want you to know that Antarctic is not nation. You may know that it is no wonder. However, it is problem. Because nobody owns Antarctic. In other words, many country want to own Antarctic. Now, Antarctic is considered a prime location in the political. But some country claim that the territorial area of Antarctic. Those country is New Zealanad, Australia, France, Norway, Chile, and Argentina. Territory claimed by each country has become the sector. This is called the theory sector.
And there is a part that overlaps the area claimed by Argentina, England and Chile. So it can be seen that a problem of territory of Antarctica is not clear. And other countries have expressed some form of the right to sovereignty over the Antarctic. It also makes the problem difficult. This issue is still not resolved.
This claim territorial rights have been suspended since 1959. This 1959 is the year that the Antarctic Treaty has been ratified. This treaty has been signed by the 12 countries such as the United Kingdom, Argentina, Chile, Australia and the United States. This treaty prohibits military action. This ban is very harsh. It also prohibited the construction of experimental trial military bases and fortifications, military maneuvers, weapons. So in Antarctica, military issues is not happening most of the time.In addition, the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty was exchanged in 1998 at the end of the discussion. In this Protocol ,defined as "nature reserve for peace and science" Antarctic,and have banned all mining.
By the way, many coal, oil and natural gas have been found in Antarctica. And such as iron ore and gems are also found. But these excavations are prohibited by the Protocol. I think if there is this many mineral resources, and a territorial dispute would not have happened. The territorial dispute in the Arctic is not actually happening. More than anything, I think that I want Antarctic environment to remains clean.
Next week is last week I write this blog. Next week, I am going to introduce cluture.
Thank you!!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Showa Station
Hello!!
Do you know Showa Station? I think that those who know only the names are many. This week, I will introduce the role of Showa Station. I think that you should know Showa Station more. The people in Showa Station do many great things. I want you to know it!!
Showa Station is located at the edge of the Antarctic. The name of the base is derived from that Showa Station was built in "Showa" era.
First, I introduce the history. The history of Showa Station is also the history of the Japanese Antarctic almost intact. Originally, Japan was planning to make observations equator. However, the United States which have ownership of a planned territory did not allow, and Japan must switched to the Antarctic exploration. At first, the difficulty such as frozen observation instruments was followed by. Meanwhile, dog sledding was active as a means of transportation. But ,in winter of 1958, the observation team is determined that it can not exceed the winter, and the dogs were left behind. This fact became a movie. I introduced this movie in this blog before. Then the Showa Station have been developed.
At Syowa Station from 1970 through 1985, rocket was launched. The purpose is to measure ozone and auroral observation. 54 rocket was launched until now. I think maybe you did not know.
I think you were able to know a little about the Syowa Station. I'd like to recommend the site to you. It is "Showa Station Now!!". This site is an introduction to the current status of Syowa Station. If you look at this site, you can learn more about Antarctica. In this site, there are some pictures. And you can know the weather of Antarctic in this site.
Showa Station is very important for the study of Antarctica. As japanese, I want you to know Showa Station more. Next week, I am going to politics of Antarctic. I think that my blog will become progressively harder. But I want you to read this blog.
Thank you!!
Do you know Showa Station? I think that those who know only the names are many. This week, I will introduce the role of Showa Station. I think that you should know Showa Station more. The people in Showa Station do many great things. I want you to know it!!
Showa Station is located at the edge of the Antarctic. The name of the base is derived from that Showa Station was built in "Showa" era.
First, I introduce the history. The history of Showa Station is also the history of the Japanese Antarctic almost intact. Originally, Japan was planning to make observations equator. However, the United States which have ownership of a planned territory did not allow, and Japan must switched to the Antarctic exploration. At first, the difficulty such as frozen observation instruments was followed by. Meanwhile, dog sledding was active as a means of transportation. But ,in winter of 1958, the observation team is determined that it can not exceed the winter, and the dogs were left behind. This fact became a movie. I introduced this movie in this blog before. Then the Showa Station have been developed.
At Syowa Station from 1970 through 1985, rocket was launched. The purpose is to measure ozone and auroral observation. 54 rocket was launched until now. I think maybe you did not know.
I think you were able to know a little about the Syowa Station. I'd like to recommend the site to you. It is "Showa Station Now!!". This site is an introduction to the current status of Syowa Station. If you look at this site, you can learn more about Antarctica. In this site, there are some pictures. And you can know the weather of Antarctic in this site.
Showa Station is very important for the study of Antarctica. As japanese, I want you to know Showa Station more. Next week, I am going to politics of Antarctic. I think that my blog will become progressively harder. But I want you to read this blog.
Thank you!!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Climate
Hello!
I have ever introduced many things of Antarctic. So I think that you have the knowledge. This week, I will introduce climate. Maybe, you know that Antarctic is very cold.So let's see it in more detail.
In most parts of the Antarctic, the average monthly temperature does not exceed 0 ℃ in the summer. Further, it is not only. Antarctica is very dry. The amount of rain is very low. Taking acount of it only, Antarctica is classified as desert!! I was surprised to listen to it.
As a matter of fact, Antarctica is colder than North Pole. There are some reasons.
First, Antarctica is a continent, and North Pole is not a continent. In Antarctic, there is a massive glacier on the ground. So Antarctic is high elevation. On the other hand, the North Pole has no land. So the North Pole is low elevation. In other words, Antactic is colder.
Second, air and ocean currents are involved. In the North Pole, by westerlies and jet stream, warm air flows. And warm airflow flow from Atlantic Ocean. Antarctica is easy to maintain the cold, and the North Pole is not easy to maintain the cold.
The lowest temperature ever recorded on the earth is -89.2 ℃. I can not imagine how cold this temperature is. Maybe, people can not live in this environment. On the other hand, the highest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica is at 14.6 ℃. This is unexpected. I don't think that it is high temperatures.
Next, I will introduce the ice covering the Antarctic. Almost all of Antarctica is covered by ice. By the way, in recent years, climate change is happening by global warming. So the surface temperature of the water, snow and ice, ground are rising in many parts of Antarctica. It is said that 90% of all the world's ice is present, and Antarctica has more than 70% of all the world's fresh water. If this ices melts, it will be a terrible situation.
The climate of Antarctica is the symbol of the Antarctic. The climate of Antarctica is important for Antarctica. That is why it is big thing to change the climate.
I'm glad you read my blog. Next week, I am going to introduce relationship with Japan. Maybe, you know Showa Station. I think I would like to say about it in detail. If you are going to read my blog, I'm glad.
Thank you!
I have ever introduced many things of Antarctic. So I think that you have the knowledge. This week, I will introduce climate. Maybe, you know that Antarctic is very cold.So let's see it in more detail.
In most parts of the Antarctic, the average monthly temperature does not exceed 0 ℃ in the summer. Further, it is not only. Antarctica is very dry. The amount of rain is very low. Taking acount of it only, Antarctica is classified as desert!! I was surprised to listen to it.
As a matter of fact, Antarctica is colder than North Pole. There are some reasons.
First, Antarctica is a continent, and North Pole is not a continent. In Antarctic, there is a massive glacier on the ground. So Antarctic is high elevation. On the other hand, the North Pole has no land. So the North Pole is low elevation. In other words, Antactic is colder.
Second, air and ocean currents are involved. In the North Pole, by westerlies and jet stream, warm air flows. And warm airflow flow from Atlantic Ocean. Antarctica is easy to maintain the cold, and the North Pole is not easy to maintain the cold.
The lowest temperature ever recorded on the earth is -89.2 ℃. I can not imagine how cold this temperature is. Maybe, people can not live in this environment. On the other hand, the highest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica is at 14.6 ℃. This is unexpected. I don't think that it is high temperatures.
Next, I will introduce the ice covering the Antarctic. Almost all of Antarctica is covered by ice. By the way, in recent years, climate change is happening by global warming. So the surface temperature of the water, snow and ice, ground are rising in many parts of Antarctica. It is said that 90% of all the world's ice is present, and Antarctica has more than 70% of all the world's fresh water. If this ices melts, it will be a terrible situation.
The climate of Antarctica is the symbol of the Antarctic. The climate of Antarctica is important for Antarctica. That is why it is big thing to change the climate.
I'm glad you read my blog. Next week, I am going to introduce relationship with Japan. Maybe, you know Showa Station. I think I would like to say about it in detail. If you are going to read my blog, I'm glad.
Thank you!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Movie
Hello!
This week, I will introduce the movies of Antarctic. You should have heard the movies. Some people may have seen the movie. I want to tell you the goodness of the movies. If you think that I want to see the movie, I am happy. Let's see a example!
First, I introduce "nankyoku monogatari". This story is drawn about two dogs. The two dogs were left behind in Antarctica. They survive and reunited with their owners. This is a story to be very impressed. If you see it, I think that you can know the severity of the Antarctic. And you can know ties of human and animal Please see it!!Second, I introduce "nankyoku ryourinin". This stroy is drawn about the life of Antarctic. This movie is best to know the life of Antarctic.
By the way, do you know "Alien VS Predator"? This movie is very famous. You should have know the movie. As a matter of fact, this movie is a stage Antarctica, too. I did not know it until now. I think that there is a reason for using the Antarctic. I think the reason is to give a magical atmosphere. In brief, Antarctic is myterious. I think that there is not mysterious place than Antarctica.
I introduced various movies. Most of the movies are drawn about severity and beauty of Antarctic. By looking at these movies, you will be able to learn more about Antarctic. If you are intrested in it, you should see these movies. And I would like to know what you think.
This week, I want to tell you goodness of Antarctic movies. In fact, however, Antarctic is not easy than we think. The people who have been to Antarctic only know the real severity of Antarctic. So I don't want you to think that it is easy for you to live in Antarctic. This is why I want you to see the movie of Antarctic.
Next week, I going to introduce climate of Antarctic. Especially, I mentioned about the cold of Antarctic. If you read my blog next week, I am glad.
Thank you!!
This week, I will introduce the movies of Antarctic. You should have heard the movies. Some people may have seen the movie. I want to tell you the goodness of the movies. If you think that I want to see the movie, I am happy. Let's see a example!
By the way, do you know "Alien VS Predator"? This movie is very famous. You should have know the movie. As a matter of fact, this movie is a stage Antarctica, too. I did not know it until now. I think that there is a reason for using the Antarctic. I think the reason is to give a magical atmosphere. In brief, Antarctic is myterious. I think that there is not mysterious place than Antarctica. I introduced various movies. Most of the movies are drawn about severity and beauty of Antarctic. By looking at these movies, you will be able to learn more about Antarctic. If you are intrested in it, you should see these movies. And I would like to know what you think.
This week, I want to tell you goodness of Antarctic movies. In fact, however, Antarctic is not easy than we think. The people who have been to Antarctic only know the real severity of Antarctic. So I don't want you to think that it is easy for you to live in Antarctic. This is why I want you to see the movie of Antarctic.
Next week, I going to introduce climate of Antarctic. Especially, I mentioned about the cold of Antarctic. If you read my blog next week, I am glad.
Thank you!!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Studies
Hello!
This week, I am going to introduce studies of Antarctic. In Antarctic, as you know, it is very cold. So Antarctica have a special environment. For this reason, I think that I want to introduce it. And the researcher can work on experiments that can not be imitated in other regions.
The study will be carried out in various fields. For example biology, geology, oceanography, physics, astronomy, science snow and ice, and meteorology.
In biology, Bad effects of human existence and the existence of wildlife in the frigid environment gives are studied. So adaptability of living creatures be noted. And medical scientists will focus on the impact on the spread of the virus and the human body under extreme ambient temperature.
In geology, study of plate tectonics and meteorites from outer space is carried out mainly. Geological Survey of Antarctica has been hampered by a thick layer of ice that never melts. However, by a new technology is introduced, sleeping under the ice structure began to clear.
So a result of the investigation, in Antarctic, researcher found that there are a lot of coal, oil, iron ore and gas fields.But we can not discover them by treaty.
You can see the special phenomenon in the Antarctic. It is Aurora and Midnight Sun.
Aurora is a luminous phenomenon of the atmosphere. Aurora is like a beautiful curtain. You may think that it is difficult to see the aurora. However, in areas with high frequency of the aurora seen most, it looks about 250 days a year. In other words you can see the aurora almost every day!! In Japan, a red aurora have been found.
Midnight sun is a phenomenon that is not sinking sun, or supposed to be made in the middle of the night twilight. Midnight sun often happens in the summer. The sun does not sink for about three months, even if in the middle of the night!
Meteorite research has also been carried out. Meteorite which discovered in Antarctica is very important to know the material you have configured the early solar system. Meteorite discovered in Antarctica, the state of preservation is better than those found in other regions. By it, there is a new discovery.
In the Antarctic various studies have been carried out. If you have an interest in this research, I'm glad. Next week, I am going to introduce movies of Antarctica. There are a lot of movie of Antarctica. I'll show you what I thought is the best. Please look forward to it.
This week, I am going to introduce studies of Antarctic. In Antarctic, as you know, it is very cold. So Antarctica have a special environment. For this reason, I think that I want to introduce it. And the researcher can work on experiments that can not be imitated in other regions.
The study will be carried out in various fields. For example biology, geology, oceanography, physics, astronomy, science snow and ice, and meteorology.
In biology, Bad effects of human existence and the existence of wildlife in the frigid environment gives are studied. So adaptability of living creatures be noted. And medical scientists will focus on the impact on the spread of the virus and the human body under extreme ambient temperature.
In geology, study of plate tectonics and meteorites from outer space is carried out mainly. Geological Survey of Antarctica has been hampered by a thick layer of ice that never melts. However, by a new technology is introduced, sleeping under the ice structure began to clear.
So a result of the investigation, in Antarctic, researcher found that there are a lot of coal, oil, iron ore and gas fields.But we can not discover them by treaty.
You can see the special phenomenon in the Antarctic. It is Aurora and Midnight Sun.
Aurora is a luminous phenomenon of the atmosphere. Aurora is like a beautiful curtain. You may think that it is difficult to see the aurora. However, in areas with high frequency of the aurora seen most, it looks about 250 days a year. In other words you can see the aurora almost every day!! In Japan, a red aurora have been found.Midnight sun is a phenomenon that is not sinking sun, or supposed to be made in the middle of the night twilight. Midnight sun often happens in the summer. The sun does not sink for about three months, even if in the middle of the night!
Meteorite research has also been carried out. Meteorite which discovered in Antarctica is very important to know the material you have configured the early solar system. Meteorite discovered in Antarctica, the state of preservation is better than those found in other regions. By it, there is a new discovery.
In the Antarctic various studies have been carried out. If you have an interest in this research, I'm glad. Next week, I am going to introduce movies of Antarctica. There are a lot of movie of Antarctica. I'll show you what I thought is the best. Please look forward to it.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Environmental Problems
This week, I will introduce the environment of the Antarctic. Antarctic landscape is very beautiful. However, there are a variety of environmental issues in Antarctica. Now, let's look at the environmental issues.
Currently, there is a place where the temperature has risen clearly in parts of Antarctica. This is the effects of global warming. Average temperature of the entire Antarctic continent has increased 0.05 ℃ from 1957 through 2006. It is seems that this temperature rise is expected to affect fatal Antarctic organisms adapted to the cold environment. Plankton is weak, such as changes in water temperature and salinity basically. Especially, a decrease in phytoplankton causes directly increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which is a greenhouse gas. This is likely to accelerate global warming. In addition, the Antarctic sea ice is reduced by global warming, so it is said also reduce the amount of Antarctic organisms. As a result, global warming may be a significant impact on the entire ecosystem of the Antarctic region.
By the way, do you know the ozone? A little ozone is present in the atmosphere. But the ozone absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the sun. So the ozone is responsible for almost no ultraviolet light to reach the ground.
Now, the ozone which plays an important role has decreased. So, there was ozone hole in Antarctic sky. This ozone is reduced, and the surface will be more ultraviolet light to reach many. The major effect is rough skin by exposure to ultraviolet and Skin cancer induced by ultraviolet light intensity. In this way, the ozone affect the health of human beings. This is not the only influence. By ultraviolet light, Antarctic ice melts. Thereby, increasing seawater. You will think that sea level rise is no problem. In fact, I thought so too. But it was not. For example, low islands sink. People who live on the island will not be able to live. And familiar as a matter of, there is a rise in the groundwater level. Thereby, in Tokyo, a situation occurs that underground is sinked and underpass is broken. In addition, in paddy fields near the coast, it will severe damage to rice.
In the Antarctic, various environmental problems are occurring. They have not yet been resolved. If we leave it this problem is not resolved, wonderful views of the Antarctic is impaired. In order to prevent it, I think that we must face the environmental issues.
Currently, there is a place where the temperature has risen clearly in parts of Antarctica. This is the effects of global warming. Average temperature of the entire Antarctic continent has increased 0.05 ℃ from 1957 through 2006. It is seems that this temperature rise is expected to affect fatal Antarctic organisms adapted to the cold environment. Plankton is weak, such as changes in water temperature and salinity basically. Especially, a decrease in phytoplankton causes directly increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which is a greenhouse gas. This is likely to accelerate global warming. In addition, the Antarctic sea ice is reduced by global warming, so it is said also reduce the amount of Antarctic organisms. As a result, global warming may be a significant impact on the entire ecosystem of the Antarctic region.
By the way, do you know the ozone? A little ozone is present in the atmosphere. But the ozone absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the sun. So the ozone is responsible for almost no ultraviolet light to reach the ground.
Now, the ozone which plays an important role has decreased. So, there was ozone hole in Antarctic sky. This ozone is reduced, and the surface will be more ultraviolet light to reach many. The major effect is rough skin by exposure to ultraviolet and Skin cancer induced by ultraviolet light intensity. In this way, the ozone affect the health of human beings. This is not the only influence. By ultraviolet light, Antarctic ice melts. Thereby, increasing seawater. You will think that sea level rise is no problem. In fact, I thought so too. But it was not. For example, low islands sink. People who live on the island will not be able to live. And familiar as a matter of, there is a rise in the groundwater level. Thereby, in Tokyo, a situation occurs that underground is sinked and underpass is broken. In addition, in paddy fields near the coast, it will severe damage to rice. In the Antarctic, various environmental problems are occurring. They have not yet been resolved. If we leave it this problem is not resolved, wonderful views of the Antarctic is impaired. In order to prevent it, I think that we must face the environmental issues.
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