Almost one-third of the electricity used at the station is wind-produced, and more than , litres of fresh drinking water that are needed every single day, are desalinated on-site. Minimizing their own impact in Antarctica — and rationing just about everything — is the way of life down here. Restocking of McMurdo during operation Deep Freeze in Photo credit: Wikipedia. McMurdo Station shares island space with the New Zealand Antarctic Mission a mere fraction of its size , found on the southernmost tip of Ross Island, in the heart of the spectacular Ross Sea.
Social visits to McMurdo Station are not exactly unheard of yet permission is rarely granted. Looking for a totally out-of-the-box experience? Then head there to work! Take a closer look at the Ice formations in Antarctica from a zodiac. Photo Credit: Shutterstock. But we have an even better option for you. Today's station is the primary logistics facility for supply of inland stations and remote field camps, and is also the waste management center for much of the U.
Antarctic Program. Year-round and summer science projects are supported at McMurdo. The station has a harbor, landing strips on the ice shelf and a helicopter pad. The two airfields-Phoenix and Williams Field Skiway-are used by different aircraft.
Repair facilities, dormitories, administrative buildings, a firehouse, power plant, water distillation plant, wharf, stores, clubs, warehouses, a science support center, and the first-class, 4, square-meter Crary Lab are linked by above-ground water, sewer, telephone, and power lines.
The average wind is 12 knots, but winds have exceeded knots. Participants of the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program also work at sites in the area. There are refuge huts dotted about the island. Food is a big deal anywhere in Antarctica; good food makes happy people, and people living and working in Antarctica have big appetites. As with other bases in Antartica, most food is frozen or preserved and arrives just once a year by cargo ship.
For around two months in early summer, "freshies" fresh fruits and vegetables arrive on weekly planes from New Zealand; this tails off by January as priority is given to cargo and passengers. A variety of excellent fresh breads and baked sweets are always available. Pizza is quite popular, and is often used as a "McMurdo garnish": adding a slice of delicious fresh pizza on top of your already-full plate of food!
The main place you'll eat is the Galley , Building The galley serves cafeteria-style meals for everyone on base, and visitors with prior permission. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are two hours each, and during the busy summer months an extra midnight meal is added with priority going to those working night shifts.
Most meals offer 5 or 6 main courses, and a wide assortment of sides and desserts. Outside of regular mealtimes, snacks, leftovers, and fresh pizza are available at any time. Free but only take what you will eat, and eat everything you take. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan menu items are often available.
If you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions, be prepared for limited choices. This is no place for wild camping. Your trip organiser must either negotiate access to the base or bring a large self-sufficient expedition. This city travel guide to McMurdo Station is a usable article.
It has information on how to get there and on restaurants and hotels. McMurdo is built on the bare volcanic rock of Hut Point Peninsula on Ross Island, the solid ground farthest south that is accessible by ship.
The station was established in December It is the logistics hub of the U. Antarctic Program, with a harbor, landing strips on sea ice and shelf ice, and a helicopter pad. Its 85 or so buildings range in size from a small radio shack to large, three-story structures. Repair facilities, dormitories, administrative buildings, a firehouse, power plant, water distillation plant, wharf, stores, clubs, warehouses, and the first class Crary Lab are linked by above-ground water, sewer, telephone, and power lines.
Recorded temperature extremes have been as low as minus 50 degrees Centigrade and as high as plus 8 degrees Centigrade.
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