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First Crossing of Antarctica

First Crossing of Antarctica
During the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958), British explorer Vivian Fuchs led the first crossing of Antarctica. Traveling by snow tractor, Fuchs traversed the 3,473 km (2,158 mi) from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea.
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Polar Exploration; Fuchs, Sir Vivian Ernest; Antarctica
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