View from Palmer Station (DI02278) Photo by Andrew Watt

Palmer Station, located on Anvers Island midway down the Antarctic Peninsula, is one of the three United States research stations located in Antarctica. It is operated by the United State Antarctic Program. Science research at the station focuses on marine biology, but there are monitoring systems f...

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Other Authors: Watt, Andrew (Andrew Watt) (photographerpht)
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
Subjects:
Antarctic
Antarctic Peninsula
Anvers
Anvers Island
Palmer Station
Palmer-Station
The Antarctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:http://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d7g44ngh
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Summary:Palmer Station, located on Anvers Island midway down the Antarctic Peninsula, is one of the three United States research stations located in Antarctica. It is operated by the United State Antarctic Program. Science research at the station focuses on marine biology, but there are monitoring systems for seismic activity, atmospheric chemicals, and UV levels.

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