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Background Antarctica, the southernmost continent, was largely speculative until the early 1820s when explorations began confirming its existence. Initially explored by commercial operators and national expeditions from Britain, America, and Russia, it was not until 1840 that Antarctica was recognized as a continent. Post-World War II, the continent saw a surge in scientific research, with …