Antarctica: the Worst Place in the WorldDiscusses the geography, climate, and the scientific bases located in Antarctica by several nations. |
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... snow . Each of the tractors traditionally flies a pennant from its long whiplike radio antenna . The lead Sno - Cat , however , always carries the Stars and Stripes . On an average traverse , two Sno - Cats haul a large rolligon trailer ...
... snow . Each of the tractors traditionally flies a pennant from its long whiplike radio antenna . The lead Sno - Cat , however , always carries the Stars and Stripes . On an average traverse , two Sno - Cats haul a large rolligon trailer ...
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... Sno - Cats move across the area under exploration , marker flags are put every few miles so the party can , if ... Sno - Cat cab , over the engine , to keep it warm . More often than not , however , the tractor traverse parties content ...
... Sno - Cats move across the area under exploration , marker flags are put every few miles so the party can , if ... Sno - Cat cab , over the engine , to keep it warm . More often than not , however , the tractor traverse parties content ...
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... snow mine , 97 Prince Albert Range , 7 Reedy , Admiral James , 142 Reis , Piri , 139 Ronne , Mrs. Finn , 41 Ross ... Sno - Cats , 113 , 118-120 , 122 , 123 South Georgia Island , 26-27 South Magnetic Pole , 16 , 18 , 102 South Polar ...
... snow mine , 97 Prince Albert Range , 7 Reedy , Admiral James , 142 Reis , Piri , 139 Ronne , Mrs. Finn , 41 Ross ... Sno - Cats , 113 , 118-120 , 122 , 123 South Georgia Island , 26-27 South Magnetic Pole , 16 , 18 , 102 South Polar ...
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