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Published: November 23rd 2007
November 23rd 2007
November 23rd 2007
McMurdo Station sits with in the Ross Dependency, and is the largest community in Antarctica (capable of supporting up to 1,258 residents and a science research center operated by the United States through the United States Antarctic Program, a branch of the National Science Foundation. Located at 77°51′S, 166°40′E, McMurdo sits on the southern tip of Ross Island in Antarctica, on the shore... Read Full Entry
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Around McMurdo
R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer showing a view across the sea ice in the background.
Around McMurdo
R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer
Around McMurdo
R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer is a research ice breaker working for the National Science Foundation.
Around McMurdo
R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer with the town/station of McMurdo in the background.
Around McMurdo
USNS Lawrence H. Gianella (T-AOT-1125) docked at ice pier. This ship brings all the fuels used in McMurdo. Gas,Diesel, JP5.
Around McMurdo
USNS Lawrence H. Gianella (T-AOT-1125) with Royal Society range of mountains in the background.
Around McMurdo
Barne Glacier.
Around McMurdo
Campbell Ice.
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Eroded stone.
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Lake Fryxell.
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Snow bridge over crevasse. This is why their is flags everywhere to mark all routes.
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McMurdo with Castle Rock in background and Mt. Erebus towering over both.
Around McMurdo
Water and mountain.
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