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Continent 7: Antarctica

Close-knit communities of scientists, engineers, and field veterans have created a unique existence on our planet, battling harsh conditions to conduct vital scientific research.

In Antarctica, scientists, engineers, and field veterans form close-knit communities, battling extreme conditions to conduct critical research. At -100 degrees F, they burn up to 5,000 calories daily, and with humidity at less than 1%, their bodies lose water just by breathing.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Storming Antarctica

1. Storming Antarctica

Aired: Nov 15, 2016

Six teams of scientists, after years of meticulous planning, converge on a co...

Episode 3 Antarctic Aftermath

3. Antarctic Aftermath

Aired: Nov 29, 2016

The expedition faces setbacks as the Mt. Erebus team encounters issues landin...

Episode 4 Take Your Best Shot

4. Take Your Best Shot

Aired: Dec 6, 2016

In Antarctica both humans and animals do what it takes to adapt to and surviv...

Episode 5 Science of Survival

5. Science of Survival

Aired: Dec 13, 2016

As winter sets in on Antarctica, the scientific community prepares to shut do...

Episode 6 Race to Escape

6. Race to Escape

Aired: Dec 20, 2016

Winter is closing in on the frozen continent, and field teams are racing agai...

Continent 7: Antarctica Videos

Trailer | Continent 7: Antarctica

Trailer | Continent 7: Antarctica

Info about Continent 7: Antarctica

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: National Geographic

Production Country: United States

Genres:Adventure, Documentary