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A row of small orange tents and equipment are set up on a vast, snow-covered plain in Antarctica under a cloudy sky, with distant mountains visible on the horizon—an expedition scene typical of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions near the South Pole.

Science Updates

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An ancient lake hidden deep beneath West Antarctica's Ice Sheet may reveal vital clues about climate change and future sea level rises, and uncover new forms of life, according to a group of UK engineers and scientists. 2011 Science Updates Sub-glacial Lake Ellsworth Project (SLE) British Antarctic Survey (BAS) engineers…
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A group of men in fur coats stand by a Norwegian flag in Antarctica’s snowy landscape, with a tent and sled dogs resting nearby under a clear blue sky.

2011 Expeditions

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South Pole expedition fever is high! 2011 marks the centenary of Amundsen's and Scott’s expeditions to the South Pole. Historic events are top-of-mind and we are proud to support a number of Centenary expeditions. Centenary Expeditions Many expeditions plan to arrive at the Pole either for Amundsen’s or Scott’s Centenary…
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New Lake Ellsworth Website

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The Sub-glacial Lake Ellsworth Consortium have launched a new website for the Lake Ellsworth drilling project. www.ellsworth.org.uk The website gives a great overview of the project, which will look for life in Antarctic sub-glacial lakes. There are sections on science goals; engineering and logistics challenges; and how the environment will…
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