the top 10 Wonders of Antarctica

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Brief descriptions of
the Wonders of Antarctica

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Alphabetical

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Antarctica Cruise

Your cruise ship takes you to our planet's most inaccessible continent. Sightseeing highlights include iceberg calvings, penguin colonies, and the Lemaire Channel. Antarctica Cruise to learn more.

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Deception Island

This island is a popular cruise ship stop because of its unique caldera bay harbor and the opportunity to bathe in outdoor thermal heated water in the cold climes.  Deception Island to learn more.

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Dry Valleys

It has hardly rained in the last two million years in the area named the Dry Valleys. Result: A waterless desert on a continent famously known for its thick ice sheet.  Dry Valleys to learn more.

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Iceberg Calving

Icebergs are calved when they break off an ice shelf's face. Sometimes the separated piece is so enormous that it creates a Herculean sound and tidal wave.  Iceberg Calving to learn more.

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Jagged Mountain Peaks

Tall pointed mountains shaped like tiger teeth jut out of the Polar Icecap. They are now challenging adventure climbers.  Jagged Mountain Peaks to learn more.

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For the other 5 wonders, click

Wonders of Antarctica  - PAGE TWO

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Top 10 Wonders of Antarctica
Antarctica cruise
Deception Island
Dry Valleys
Iceberg Calving
Jagged Mountain Peaks
Lemaire & Neumayer Channels
Paradise Harbor
Penguin Colonies
Polar Icecap
Ross Ice Shelf

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