41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica

  • India has successfully launched the 41st scientific expedition to Antarctica with the arrival of the first batch of its contingent at the continent.
  • The 41st expedition has two major programs.
  • The first programme encompasses geological exploration of the Amery ice shelf at Bharati station, which will help explore the link between India and Antarctica in the past.
  • The second programme involves reconnaissance surveys and preparatory work for drilling of 500 meters of ice core near Maitri.
  • It will help in improving the understanding of Antarctic climate, westerly winds, sea-ice and greenhouse gases from a single climate archive for the past 10,000 ....
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