TED-Ed: The dangerous race for the South Pole - Elizabeth Leane

Roald Amundsen, initially planning to reach the North Pole, redirected his expedition to the South Pole after rival claims by American explorers. He kept his crew in the dark about the change, while Robert F. Scott, a British naval officer, was also heading south. The two expeditions, though different in approach, were seen as a race to the Pole. Amundsen's team, using Inuit and Norwegian techniques, reached the Pole first. Scott's team, burdened by scientific goals and ineffective equipment, faced tragedy on their return journey. The legacy of these explorers endures in Antarctic research today.

What was the final announcement made by Amundsen to his shipmates before departing?

What were the two key locations that remained unvisited by the early 20th century?

How did Amundsen's approach to the expedition differ from Scott's?

What challenges did Scott's team face during their journey to the South Pole?

What ultimately happened to Scott's party after they reached the South Pole?