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Independent in Long Beach, California

29 Nov 1971

Page 15

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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1971

Page

15

Antarctica's Value Spotlighted by Longtime Reporter

AP Science Editor recounts a 24,000 mile five month trek to Little America and explains Antarctica's value as a weather influence, mineral potential, and hub for global research. The piece notes 11 nations run about 40 to 45 stations with US bases near the South Pole and NSF supported science programs.

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AP Science Alton Mlakeslar Little America Antarctica Saith Pole Waishiingtonth Hattie Roulden Cecilion Antatelica United States Mexico South Pole Polar Antactica Andes Richard E. Byrd
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Drift of continents and Antarctic clues prompt climate debate

Scientists discuss continental drift from Gondwanaland to separate continents, noting shared fossils in Antarctica and other lands. They cite Sahara rocks resembling Antarctic ones, and glacial history hinting at ice cycles, while planning a 1946 47 through air route to McMurdo Sound raises questions about motive and necessity.

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Antarctica Sahara Desel Greenland Iceland Antarctic New Zealand
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By Alton Blakeslee National Science Foundation U.S Navy U8. Army Air Force Coast Guard Louis ©. Quam Office of Polar Programs NSF Philip Smith Fenstow UPI Old Mountains Here Patrick M. West Flo Barstow Community Hospital Gondwanaland South America Africa India McMurdo Sound McMurdo Smith Seabee America
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