South-polar (Adjective)
Meaning
At or near the south pole.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The south-polar lights are less well-known than their northern counterpart due to the remote location of the South Pole.
- Researchers spent years collecting and analyzing data on the extreme weather conditions near the south-polar continent.
- A team of scientists explored the unique south-polar ecosystem and documented various forms of Antarctic wildlife.
- In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen achieved the historic feat of being the first to reach the south-polar point.
- The recent studies of south-polar climate have provided significant insights into the impact of global warming on polar regions.