Dale Andersen’s Astrobiology Antarctic Status Report: 15 November 2023: More Bad Weather At Lake Untersee
The weather at Lake Untersee has been rough lately.
12 November 2023: Lake Untersee: Antarctic Blizzards, Round 2
Following the test run of our tents with a small storm that rolled through last week with 70 mph winds, our team of 7 faced the might of a 105 mph (159 kph)blizzard at Lake Untersee over the last several days. Some tents were deliberately collapsed to avoid destruction, while others suffered damage in the storm. Yet, like the Phoenix rising from ashes, we rallied, and, piece by piece we resurrected our camp, a true display of teamwork and resilience in the face of nature’s challenges. #AntarcticaStrong #SciencePrevails”
15 November 2023: Update
Audio recording of a typical night (last night) with winds hitting the tent walls. Pic of the camp after we deflated the Heimplanet tents to avoid complete destruction during the last storm (105 mph winds), and a shot last night, pano, showing the camp back up and running again after the storm. This morning skies are clear, and winds are light so we hope to have a productive day.
