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Syowa

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Syowa (Japan) - Photo Unknown

Syowa (Japan) - Photo unknown

Nationality: Japan

Basic Information

Location: (69°00'25"S, 39°35'01"E)

History

The Syowa Station was established in January 1957 on East Ongul Island, Lützow-Holm Bay, East Antarctica.

Science

Scientific programs at the Syowa Station include: upper atmosphere physics, meteorology, seismology, gravimetry, geodesy and cartography, oceanography, glaciology, geology, geography, marine and terrestrial biology, and medical research. A program for monitoring changes in global and regional environments and ecosystems was started at the base in 1997. The programs include studies of biological changes (for example atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, sea level, population of penguins etc.)