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How many people stay for winter at Davis station?
Davis is home for more than 100 expeditioners over summer and about 20 over winter.
How many people live in Davis station?
| Davis Station | |
|---|---|
| Established | 13 January 1957 |
| Named for | Captain John King Davis |
| Population | |
| • Total | Summer: 120 Winter: 18 |
Does Antarctica have housing?
No-one lives in Antarctica indefinitely in the way that they do in the rest of the world. It has no commercial industries, no towns or cities, no permanent residents. The only “settlements” with longer term residents (who stay for some months or a year, maybe two) are scientific bases.
What is Davis station Antarctica?
Davis is the most southerly Australian Antarctic station. It is situated near the Vestfold Hills, on the Ingrid Christensen Coast of Princess Elizabeth Land. Davis is named after Captain John King Davis who captained vessels on Mawson’s and other Antarctic expeditions.
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.
Who owns Casey station?
the Australian Antarctic Division
Casey Station, commonly called Casey, is one of three permanent stations and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).
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.
Which country has the largest territorial claim in Antarctica?
Australia
The territory’s history dates to a claim on Enderby Land made by the United Kingdom in 1841, which was subsequently expanded and eventually transferred to Australia in 1933. It is the largest territory of Antarctica claimed by any nation by area.
What kind of climate does Davis Station have?
Davis Station experiences a tundra climate {ET}, the temperature is moderated by its proximity to the Southern Ocean.
What kind of research is done at Davis Station?
Davis has become the busiest of Australia’s Antarctic stations supporting a wide variety of scientific research in both the local and surrounding areas during the summer time. During the winter time, the principal research activity is Upper Atmospheric Physics.
Where is the Davis research station in Antarctica?
Davis is the most southerly Australian Antarctic station. It is situated near the Vestfold Hills, on the Ingrid Christensen Coast of Princess Elizabeth Land. The station is about 20 km from the edge of the continental ice sheet. Davis is named after Captain John King Davis who captained vessels on Mawson’s and other Antarctic expeditions.
Why is Davis Station on the Heritage List?
Davis was listed on the Register of the National Estate on 26 October 1999 and has been included on the Commonwealth Heritage List as an indicative place, due to the condition of buildings and structures that varies from no longer exists/demolished due to poor condition, through to very good condition.