Week 19 at the Pole

By Jean DeMerit — Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 2:45pm
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 2:45pm

Aurora lighting up the sky behind the ARO

F. Pedreros, Icecube/NSF

Making ice-cream!
B. Kuo Tiong, Icecube/NSF

The aurora season is in full swing at the South Pole, as exemplified by this photo taken of the ARO (Atmospheric Research Observatory) building, bathed in a green glow. ARO is an NSF facility that supports long-term climate research programs. The building is located about 500 m from the main station and, like other outlying buildings, has no running water or sewage system. Hmm, guess you’re not making ice cream out there. But, back at the station, it looks like the IceCube winterovers’ foray into ice cream making continues—flavor of the week: Aurora Green Tea with Fresh Lavender.

 

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