Early Exploration in Antarctica

Sir Ernest Shackleton Sir Ernest Shackleton was born on the 15 th of February He died on the 5 th of January 1922 at the age of 47, from a heart attack. Shackleton lead his second Antarctic expedition to within 156km of the South Pole. He only turned back if his supplies had run out.

Sir Robert Falcon Scott. Sir Robert Falcon Scott was born on the 6 th of June He died on March the 29 th 1912 aged 66. (died from heart disease) He had a bad Financial Crisis in His family went homeless, without him and they had a financial disaster.

Why Do People Go To Antarctica Now? A modern day explorer Curtis Lieber, he is a Russian man. Curtis Lieber is a very modern day and famous explorer. He has lead and organized many North Pole and South Pole Expeditions for many years.

How long have Australians been exploring Antarctica? It has been over a century that people have been travelling to Antarctica. Scientists have been one of the many people who have been going there. To discover wildlife, climate and anything that has changed throughout the years. Though, in an average year there is over 4,000 tourists each year.

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