20th Century Chronicle of Events in Antarctica
In 1940, planes that were deployed by Nazi Germany claimed huge expanses of the continent for the motherland by dropping stakes with the swastika engraved upon them onto Antarctica. After World War II, Antarctica was practically abandoned by the world except for those countries with interests in whaling enterprises. Interest in Antarctica waned until the late 1950’s when certain events allowed scientists to observe the effect of solar radiation on Earth. Visit this site for further information on antarctica travel experience. In 1957, there was evidence of increased frequency of sunspots on our star, so the International Geophysical Year was begun then, allowing multinational efforts to look at the effects of solar radiation on the planet through Antarctica’s special place on the planet. Over 60 different countries took part and set up camps all around Antarctica. Thanks to the high level of teamwork and cooperation among these visitors, negotiations soon began, which culminated in the Antarctic Treaty, an amazing international agreement still marveled at today.