Live From Antarctica: Wednesday December 17
Today the base camp at Utsteinen underwent a complete transformation: 10 more tents were erected and new places to put tents(?) were outlined - all in accordance with Alain's preparation plans!
News from Antarctica
Interested in what's happening down at Princess Elisabeth? News from the field are posted here regularily to keep you updated about what's going on.
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Live From Antarctica: Tuesday December 16
The early return of the scientists gave us a few extra hands to help us do a number of things, including (among other things): moving containers, expanding the camp to…
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Live From Antarctica: Sunday 14 December
Today, we have had a good day's rest. At the moment, some people are still in their sleeping bags, but not everyone of course. Alain is already in the driver's…
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Live From Antarctica: Monday December 15
Today the last of those who were still out in the field conducting research - scientists from the BELISSIMA (Belgian Ice Sheet-Shelf Ice Measurements in Antarctica) expedition returned triumphantly to…
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Live From Antarctica: Friday December 12th
The weather is much better: it is the second day now that the weather has been acceptable.
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Live From Antarctica: Thursday December 11th
At last, praise the weather gods: we had a day of decent weather! Finally being able to shovel the snow away without it blowing immediately back in was not something…
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Live from Antarctica: Monday 8th December
Back he is! And, as we said before, with very good news for the coast: the unloading site of the ship is now fully ready. It's as good as it…
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Live from Antarctica: Saturday 6th December
Sinterklaas has found us! Amazing, isn't it? When we went for breakfast this morning, we all discovered some local delicacies: chocolate truffles made in Antarctica (to die for!), speculoos (this…
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Live from Antarctica: Sunday 7th December
A day of rest. Not so much because it is Sunday, but more because the weather doesn't allow for many activities! Apparently, last year's expedition was extremely lucky with the…
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Live From Antarctica: Thursday 4th December
The weather here is slowly but surely deteriorating: we experienced our first white out yesterday. If we're to believe the forecast, it's going to get even worse until Sunday.