All Images
News Release 11-260
South Pole Website Celebrates a Century of Science
Revamped site includes new content for the public, teachers and students
This material is available primarily for archival purposes. Telephone numbers or other contact information may be out of date; please see current contact information at media contacts.
Fifty-two years after the first South Pole station was built, the new South Pole Station was dedicated in 2008.
Credit: NSF
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (97 KB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.
Elevated new Amundsen-Scott South Pole station is built on the 9000 ft. thick polar ice sheet.
Credit: NSF
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (402 KB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.