QUESTION:
Where was the lowest temperature on earth recorded in Antarctica?

         Ms Schlachter's class
         Newington Forest ES          
         Springfield, VA

ANSWER from Mary Lenox, Antarctic Support Associates, Palmer Stations
            Mon, 10 Feb 1997 19:23:31 -0500

Hi, Ms. Schlachter's class!

The lowest temperature recorded in Antarctica is 128.6 degrees 
below zero Fahrenheit, and is indeed, the lowest temperature recorded 
on Earth.  It was recorded at a Soviet station by the name of Vostok 
July 21, 1983.

Thanks for your question.

Cheers,
Mary Lenox