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  1. South Pole

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    Climate and Atmospheric Conditions
    The climate at the South Pole is classified as a polar desert (ET in the Köppen classification). Temperatures are exceptionally low due to high altitude, high surface reflectivity (albedo), and the lack of moderating oceanic influence. The average annual temperature is approximately $-49^\circ \text{C}$ ($-56.2^\circ \text{F}$) [3].
    Solar Insolation and the Polar Day