It's been a while, eh? Antarctic winter will officially be over next Wednesday, September 22, while we in the Northern Hemisphere will experience autumnal equinox -- the first day of fall. The sun will rise at the South Pole for the first time since mid-March. And let me tell you, the staff will be happy to see it!My latest Antarctica article, Observing Weather at the Bottom of the World: The South Pole, covers the "why behind the Antarctic sky" and takes a look at how meteorologists monitor weather in such a remote and extreme location. It was published last week in the Sept/Oct issue of Weatherwise magazine. This article was particularly fun to write: I got to geek out about weather for 5,000 words straight! The Antarctic atmosphere is amazing. Take a look for yourself and post any questions or comments you have below.
Cheers,
Ann
Very interesting article! Polar regions have always fascinated me,and I'm happy to have come across your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amila! Glad you liked it. The trip itself and writing articles afterward have been amazing learning opportunities. Polar regions are indeed some of the most fascinating places on the planet!
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