Scientists trapped in Antarctica for 10 months send urgent plea to be rescued after one 'threatened to kill colleague'
Trapped in Antarctica: The Isolated Research Team’s Struggle for Survival
Life in the Frozen Wilderness
A team of South African scientists has been enduring harsh conditions at the remote Sanae IV base in Antarctica for nearly 10 months. Situated on a freezing cliff, this isolated facility is located in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
The cold temperatures, reaching as low as -23°C, and high winds—often reaching speeds of 135mph—have kept the team completely cut off from the outside world. The journey to and from the base is a logistical nightmare, taking around two weeks, making any escape nearly impossible.
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