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Flags fly at the ceremonial South Pole in front of the Elevated Station in honor of the 12 original signatory nations of the Antarctic Treaty. Credit: Dwight Bohnet
Flags fly at the ceremonial South Pole in front of the Elevated Station in honor of the 12 original signatory nations of the Antarctic Treaty. Credit: Dwight Bohnet

Stations Update: Monday, May 20, 2013

Occasional updates on the events and operations at McMurdo, South Pole and Palmer stations.

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Matt Davidson turns a humorous eye on Antarctic culture in his pen and ink comics.
Matt Davidson turns a humorous eye on Antarctic culture in his pen and ink comics.

Comics

Take a walk on the lighter side of life in the Antarctic with the latest wit and wisdom from USAP participants on the Ice.

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The ARSV Laurence M. Gould briefly joins the NBP during a port call. Photo by: Zee Evans Vessels Update: Friday, November 9, 2012
The latest news aboard the USAP research vessels.

Iceberg near the Oates Coast, Antarctica. Photo by: Mike Usher Cold Hard Facts
There's more to know about Antarctica than it being the coldest, windiest, highest and harshest continent on Earth.

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