While most people picture Antarctica as a vast and open landscape, this installment of "Letters from Antarctica" presents an enclosed view of the continent. Set inside an Antarctic-igloo – known as a quinzhee – that's no larger than a doghouse, the tale features Ballou holed up with two friends, sharing moments of laughter and frustration, excitement and anxiety. Even the simplest of activities becomes a complex challenge and the most daunting conditions inspire cheer and optimism.
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Following her intriguing account of life inside an ice-shelter, Ballou reports on her Q&A with researcher Dr. Stephen F. Pekar. Pekar speaks about new techniques used in analyzing ice cores and the climate challenges now facing the planet.
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