2. Mawson Station
was named after Australia’s most
significant Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas
Mawson. All four stations are occupied
year-round by scientists and support staff.
3. When Was It Established?
Mawson Station was established in the year 1954.
4. What Is The Location From
Longitude To Latitude?
67o 36’ South of 62o 52’ East both East and South of
Antarctica.
5. Who Governs The Station?
Lord Richerd Cassy governs the station Mawson Station.
6. What Other Stations Surrounds
It?
Both David Station, Casey Station and Macquarie Island
surrounds Mawson Station.
7. What Does The Station Look Like?
From half birds-eye view there are lots of buildings. There
is one main building called the Red Shed and that is the
accommodation for all the workers.
8. What’s The Weather Like?
Freezing Slippery and cold. Antarctica’s regular temperature
is about -17.1 celcius.
9. What’s The Purpose Of The Station?
Well all stations in Antarctica have a purpose and Mawson
Station’s one is to research different types of variety of
animals. Also to study new species of animals in
Antarctica.
10. What Would It Be To Live In It?
it is the longest continuously operated station in
Antarctica. Living at Mawson is very comfortable.
Everyone lives in the main accommodation building (the
Red Shed), in modern air-conditioned single-room
dongas ( in Antarctica dongas slang for bedrooms). The
Red Shed also houses the surgery, lounge, kitchen, and
dining room.
12. And Now For Interesting Facts
1# Antarctica only has 1 airport!
2# people whom love to research Antarctica
travel by boat to get there!
3# Antarctica is the coldest place on earth!
4# Mawson Station is Australia's oldest
station!
