Antarctica Day is observed worldwide on December 1.
December 1 is celebrated worldwide as Antarctica Day.
Every year on the first day of winter the world marks Antarctica Day ― the coldest continent. Approximately 98% of Antarctica’s territory is covered by the Antarctic Ice Sheet, which contains about 70% of the world’s freshwater. If it melts, global sea levels will rise by 60 meters. On average the ice is at least 1.6 km thick, although in some areas it lies more than 2.5 km below sea level.
Antarctica is the only uninhabited and least developed continent on Earth. Only scientific activities are carried out there. The only Russian inland station, Vostok, is located on an ice cover 3700 m thick. Here they drill wells for kilometers and extract core samples that can reveal the climate from prehistoric times to the present day. The oldest ice is 1 200 000 years old.
The area around the station is characterized by extremely low temperatures year-round. On July 21, 1983, this station recorded the lowest temperature on the planet (−89,2 °C).
From March to mid-November severe frosts prevail here (from −60 to −70 °C), and the station switches to autonomous operation: due to the ultra-low temperatures no vehicle can reach it (at such cold engines do not operate, fuels and lubricants change their properties, metal does not withstand the conditions). The “warmest” months are December and January: the average daytime temperature ranges from -30 to -35 °C.
Working in Antarctica is a true test of endurance. Harsh weather conditions, isolation from the outside world, and physical demands require stamina, strength, mental resilience and total dedication to one’s work. Comfortable operation in these regions requires high-quality clothing and footwear capable of protecting against adverse weather conditions.
For several years our company has been cooperating with the Antarctic expeditions of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute. Expedition members choose BASK TAYMYR down jackets, as well as JETSET and URAN jackets and trousers for their work. Based on expedition results they provide us with valuable feedback about the company’s products. This information helps us in the further development and manufacture of clothing, footwear and PPE for protection against low temperatures.
We thank you for your hard work and wish you success in this difficult but important endeavor!