Close

Service Interruption

 

Most viewed - Norwegian-U.S.Antarctica Traverse
IMG_0430.JPG
424 viewsThe U.S.-Norway Traverse of East Antarctica used large, specially designed vehicles to drive slowly across the ice sheet.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0462.JPG
421 viewsResearchers will use these sensors to measure gravity at the South Pole.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_1298.JPG
421 viewsThe team celebrates after reaching Troll Station, the end of the traverse.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_1299_1.JPG
421 viewsThe Norwegian-U.S. Traverse team, 2008-2009.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_1302.JPG
420 views The Norwegian-U.S. Traverse team, 2008-2009
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0464.JPG
417 viewsResearchers will use these sensors to measure gravity at the South Pole.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0463.JPG
413 viewsResearchers will use these sensors to measure gravity at the South Pole.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0449.JPG
411 viewsThe South Pole station houses a number of vehicles, including this tractor.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0483.JPG
411 viewsTed Scambos poses at the ceremonial South Pole, with South Pole station in the background.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
ol_not.jpg
399 viewsRenne, one of the traverse cabins, was named for a famous sled dog.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0051.JPG
397 viewsThis memorial sits on a hill above McMurdo Station.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0053.JPG
395 viewsMcMurdo Station is located on the southern tip of Ross Island, on McMurdo Sound in Antarctica.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
190 files on 16 page(s)

Browse Galleries

View Index for All Albums

Help/FAQ

Photo & Image Gallery FAQ

Questions or comments about the NSIDC Photo Gallery? Contact the NSIDC User Services Office.

Look up snow and ice related words and terminology in our Cryosphere Glossary

Visit our Education Center to learn more about snow, ice, glaciers, frozen ground, and research in cold regions.

Read about Scientists at NSIDC