Life at the South Pole
The geographic South Pole marker and sign at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, with the U.S. and Norwegian flags. Image: S. Lidstrom/NSF
Daily Life: Living at the South Pole station is a unique experience.
Working at the Pole: There is something for everyone at the South Pole; the station houses scientists, cooks, medics, construction workers, and even artists.
Antarctic Animals: Although the South Pole does not support animal life, Antarctica is home to an exciting array of mammals, birds, and sea life.
Antarctic Tourism: How to get to the South Pole on a sight seeing expedition.
Antarctic Weather: Temperatures, wind, and weather at the coldest place on Earth.
