Kuli South Georgia Expedition

Oct 06

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South Georgia Bound

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Members of the University of Maine's Climate Change Institute are embarking on a quest to put together a puzzle whose pieces are disappearing before our very eyes.

We are heading to South Georgia Island, a windswept former whaling station in the icy reaches of the South Atlantic, to expose the true reasons behind the recent extreme variations in the Southern Hemisphere’s climate. Our goal is to uncover weather patterns from centuries ago by burrowing deep into South Georgia's glaciers. The information hidden in the ice will allow scientists to paint a more accurate picture of how climate will change in the coming decades – and warn people how they must prepare.

We will sail more than 800 nautical miles over unpredictable seas to reach the island. We will examine the ice record to gain data on ancient weather patterns -- the pieces to our climate puzzle.

It is either now or never: Rising global temperatures are causing South Georgia’s glaciers to melt, destroying the pieces that are necessary to complete the picture.

Our journey will involve days at sea, trekking on sheer ice, and camping out in subzero temperatures. We will encounter king penguins, elephant seals and right whales. We will retrace the steps of Polar exploration giants such as Ernest Shackleton. And we will come in close contact with scientists who have devoted their lives to understanding climate in the most remote spots of the globe.

Today, October 6, we are waiting to depart from the Falkland Islands on a boat known as the Pelagic Australis. We invite you to follow our adventures on the ExpeNews site, which will be reported by text messages sent by an Iridium satellite phone. This means each entry will be short, incisive and audacious. Happy reading!
  • Name: Stanley, Falkland Islands
  • Elevation: 0 m
  • Latitude: 51° 420South
  • Longitude: 57° 4960West

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    2023-11-17 02:55:38 watermelon says: This perilous quest involves navigating unpredictable seas, qs watermelon trekking on sheer ice, and camping out in subzero temperatures.
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    2012-10-07 17:41:36 Marie Claude Bastres says: God keep you safe and gives you the keys to ffind out the mysteries of the ice melting!
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    2012-10-07 17:01:24 John S. says: Sounds great! Safe travel to you all, and keep us posted.
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    2012-10-07 16:32:13 Eszter says: I am so jealous! Have a safe trip.
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    2012-10-07 07:05:43 pablo besser says: saludos gino, que bueno. esa isla es una joya!!!
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    2012-10-07 01:21:54 Virginia says: Good luck guys!!! Try to keep your skin covered and safe. Warm thoughts and prayers for your safety go out to you!
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    2012-10-06 18:38:40 GonzaloC says: Hiiiii theeeere ! Great to have the chance to follow your steps through expenews. Welcome to the furious fifties and keep high your shackletonian spirit. Good luck and Warm greetings !!


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