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Antarctica in the 20th Century
February 24th, 2010 by admin
During 1957 to 1958, sunspot eruptions were beginning to peak, and scientists and their governments all over the world setting up stations in Antarctica to study the resulting solar emissions, taking advantage of the hole in the planet’s magnetic field at the South Pole. 67 nations sent scientists to Antarctica to study this phenomenon. This was such a successful cooperative effort, that the Antarctic Treaty, among the most remarkable international pacts ever created, was negotiated. Read this site if you want exciting travel to antarctica information. The compact established Antarctica as a site for strictly peaceful objectives, and it was signed by all countries concerned in 1959. This treaty protects the land physically by banning nuclear testing or explosions, as well as any dumping of radioactive waste. The only reason military activities were to be allowed on the continent was in the logistic support of science. The issues surrounding territorial claims were put to rest.