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| To maurajn: Not-so-pristine ruins | trip | :: | 2005-02-21 22:01 | |||
| Hi Maura, It is a shame to see the rusting mess left by the quick arrival and departure of exploitative forces in the polar regions. It is fascinating as well - reading about life in Grytviken and strolling down it's ghost-town streets is a strange and fascinating experience. The keepers of South Georgia have done some work removing polluting elements, although I'm not sure what has been done and what is still to be done. Grytviken is at latitude 54 degrees 17'S, similar to Ushuaia. The big difference between the Arctic and Antarctic is that the Arctic is mostly ocean, while the antarctic is mostly land, which creates a system that is much colder. The elevation of the land mass contributes to the formation of katabatic winds (also called glacier wind), which are composed of a 300 m thick layer of "heavy" cold air, sliding down the polar icecap towards the coast under the influence of gravity. These winds vary depending on location but are generally worse in coastal regions. Wind speeds of up to 150 km/hr with gusts up to 200 km/hr are not uncommon, and they can continue for 10 days at a a time. |
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