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Could present-day humanity survive on Antarctica alone?

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Tomorrow morning, an apocalyptic event wipes humanity off the face of the earth - except for in Antarctica. The nature of the catastrophe is unclear, but it seems that any human will die within a few seconds of going north of 60°S. Conditions within Antarctica itself seem much as they were yesterday.

Given the technology, human capital and materials on Antarctica at present - if it makes a difference, you can assume that the catastrophe occurs at whatever time of year is most favourable to our species' survival - can humanity survive in the long term? If yes, how would we ensure an adequate supply of nutritious food, and how would we protect ourselves against the cold?

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