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similar to US South Pole station
In Response To: I'm surprised it's got an open foundation ()
There the elevated building minimizes snow accumulation which is what (ultimately) destroyed the(nl)old domed station.
But not so obvious why on exposed rock ... but it looks kind of neat.
http://www.southpolestation.com/newpole/newpole.html
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- DDW, an interesting story about an interesting place in Newfounland --Fogo Island
- I wish her all the luck but that is a tough row to hoe...
- Very nice. You wouldn't think of a conventional building on such an extreme site.
- I'm surprised it's got an open foundation
- similar to US South Pole station
- OK, well, that's a few votes aye, and a few nay
- I'm surprised it's got an open foundation
- Would any of you guys actually spend 400 dollars
