The glacial shelf in the Eastern part of the Antarctic could be more vulnerable than it was believed until now because of the hot wind, which affects the ice sheets surrounding it, informs the AFP. The ice platforms floating around the Antarctica plays an important role in the stability of the shelf, keeping this thick layer of ice that covers the ground. [...]the study shows … [Read more...]
Buzz Aldrin is ok after being evacuated from the South Pole
The former American astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to step on the Moon, who was hospitalized in New Zealand after an emergency evacuation from the South Pole after he didn't feel good, published on Saturday, photos showing that he is in a good condition. Aldrin, who is 86 years old, was in Antarctica with a touristic group and was transported by air to Christchurch … [Read more...]