Welcome to Antarctica - a land of ice, extremes, and ambition. From historic expeditions to modern day science projects, Antarctic exploration is a unique, and dangerous, experience. We meet one researcher involved in an epic journey across the largest ice shelf in Antarctica, mapping a safe route through a crevassed landscape for others to follow. Plus, we learn about the different types of ice found in this vast, frozen landscape.
Guests:
- Dr Daniel Price, University of Canterbury and Kea Aerospace
- Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision archival audio
Learn more:
- Read the article that accompanies this episode.
- Daniel did the route-finding for the SWAIS2C project. Veronika Meduna flew out to the camp in the 2023/2024 season to report on their activities.
- Daniel has spoken to Morning Report about Kea Aerospace’s work developing a solar-powered aircraft
- Hear about other ongoing research in Antarctica from the latest research season, including investigating new methane seeps, and giant glass sponges.
- Learn more about living, and working, on the ice in the 2020 podcast series – Voices from Antarctica.
This series was made with travel support from the Antarctica New Zealand Community Engagement Programme. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.
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