Which Argentine research station, established in 1904 on Laurie Island, is the oldest continuously inhabited base in Antarctica?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Orcadas Base (Base Orcadas), operating weather observation systems for over a continuous century
- Step 1: Argentina purchased the Scottish meteorological station on 22 February 1904. Step 2. It has operated continuously without interruption since that day, maintaining the world's longest polar weather records. Answer: Orcadas Base (Base Orcadas), operating weather observation systems for over a continuous century. Why not the others: 22 February is celebrated in Argentina as National Antarctic Day (Día de la Antártida Argentina).
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