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What was the international organization that led to the antarctic stations being established and how many countries first participated?
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the International Geophysical Year (IGY) was a program established so that scientists could share their research with each other. This lasted from July 1, 1957-December 31, 1958
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∙ 12y agoThe international Geophysical Year (or IGY). It lasted from July 1st 1957- December 31st 1958
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