Natural hazards: katabatic (gravity-driven) winds blow coastward from the high interior; frequent blizzards form near the foot of the plateau; cyclonic storms form over the ocean and move clockwise along the coast; volcanism on Deception Island and isolated areas of West Antarctica; other seismic activity rare and weak; large icebergs may calve from ice shelf Definition: This entry lists potential natural disasters. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of April 17, 2006 |
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