Happy Antarctica Day!

Hi readers,

Today is Antarctica Day! Let’s celebrate this icy continent with some fun facts.

• Antarctica is in the South Pole.
• The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was in Antarctica in 1983. 
• Most of Antarctica is covered in ice. 
• Antarctica is home to an active volcano. 
• There are mountains on Antarctica but they are buried under layers and layers of thick ice.
• Scientists visit Antarctica year-round to learn more about this important continent. 
• In winter it is dark all day and night in Antarctica.
• Antarctica is perfect for penguins!

Stay warm, everyone!

— Jackie