Science at the edge of the world. A trip report from Antarctica, and explorations beyond the South Pole.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Population decline
Population decline at the South Pole. With every flight going in and out of the Pole people are now leaving the station. It is the end of the season. The population is now declining from 250+ during the peak of the summer season to about 50. The winter crew is getting ready. There are now up to 7 fligths a day to the Pole to deliver fuel for the winter. The temperatures are dropping and sunshine is now at 20hrs per day. Today's weather is clear and cold. Bright, sunny, and winds up to 20 knots. A brisk antarctic wind.
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