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Antarctica: how to survive extreme conditions

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Artigas Base, King George Island, Feb 20 (EFE), (Camera: SANTIAGO CARBONE/ FEDERICO ANFITTI).- On the planet's southernmost point, there is nothing but ice.For six months the frozen continent is plunged into complete darkness, with temperatures plummeting to -30C.To survive in this winterscape, the researchers and scientists who are hardy enough to brave these freezing conditions must pool their resources and rely on coexistence and cooperation.Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, South Korea, Peru, Russia and Uruguay have all set up research bases on King George Island, the largest of the South Shetland Islands.FOOTAGE OF KING GEORGE ISLAND.SOUNDBITES OF RUDY PÍRIZ ‘TITAN’, COOK:“One can do a simple dish with bread and rice or maybe vegetables, but when you add these ingredients, love, effort... That’s the main thing..."

Added on the 20/02/2020 13:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés

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