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3701 viewsThe Antarctic Ice Sheet is the largest mass of ice on Earth.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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3390 viewsThe Norwegian-U.S. Traverse of East Antarctica traveled across the East Antarctic Ice Sheet to study climate and snow.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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3250 viewsResearchers enjoy a moment in the sun during the traverse.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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3177 viewsThe Antarctic Ice Sheet is the largest mass of ice on Earth.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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2968 viewsResearchers enjoy a moment in the sun during the traverse.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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2724 viewsTed pretends to surf on a sastrugi, a snow formation caused by strong winds.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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2580 viewsThe U.S.-Norway Traverse of East Antarctica traveled in a caravan of specially-designed vehicles for working and living.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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2356 viewsInside the dining cabin of the U.S.-Norway Traverse of East Antarctica: the team celebrates Christmas with a special dinner.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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2102 viewsThe Norwegian-U.S. traverse team comes across tracks in the snow.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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2072 viewsTraverse vehicle uses its radar arm to sense for crevasses under the snow.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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1953 viewsThis radar was used for locating crevasses in the ice sheet.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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1769 viewsTed Scambos takes measurements during the U.S.-Norway Scientific Traverse of East Antarctica.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
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