Events tagged with "great ice barrier"

Historical Events tagged with "great ice barrier"

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Exploration & Discovery

Southern Cross Expedition Reaches Farthest South

February 16th, 1900 125 years ago

Carsten Borchgrevink led the Southern Cross expedition, achieving a new record for the Farthest South at 78° 50'S. This milestone included the first landing on the Great Ice Barrier, marking a significant advancement in Antarctic exploration during the early 20th century. The expedition aimed to conduct scientific research and explore Antarctica's unknown territories, contributing valuable geographical and atmospheric data.