Antarctic Landscapes & Scientists at Work
BGR Scientists are doing a geological survey to find signs of the Gondwana Supercontinent's formation and break-up in the rocks of Antarctica. Follow them during a survey and see some of the fascinating Antarctic landscapes they encountered.
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In the middle of a Windscoop during a survey. Windscoops are saucer-like depressions in a snow slope or surface caused by wind erosion.
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Joachim (AWI) discussing characteristics of rocks on-site site.
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Outcrops alongside a glacier seen during a survey.
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Measuring the magnetic signatures in rock samples.
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Blue ice is always stunning. Even seasoned polar scientists are astounded!
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A scientist will tell you that sastrugi are sharp, irregular ridges formed on a snow surface by wind erosion and deposition. The rest of us are just amazed at how nice they look!
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Stopping alongside another windscoop.
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Enjoying a quick nap in the sun!
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Collecting rock samples from outcrops in the Sør Rondane Mountains.
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Marlina is closely examining a sample.
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Antarctica and its incredible landscapes amazing us again!
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The BGR team is back at Princess Elisabeth after a day in the field.
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