“Because of the red-crimson colour, the snow reflects less sunlight and melts faster,” the ministry said.As the post went viral, people flooded the social media with their reactions.A user wrote, “It looks like a margarita pizza with basil.” Another wrote, “That ‘blood’ or ‘jam’ is actually a type of red-pigmented algae. Snow in Antarctica mysteriously turns blood red. ( Snowmobiles, ski randonnee and short flights in Twin Otter airplanes are the most used travel options in field trips with scientistsA man walks out of buried living unit in the Glaciar Union camp. Here’s what happenedhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/it-s-viral/sakshi-dhoni-shares-pics-of-daughter-ziva-holding-a-baby-fans-can-t-keep-calm/story-kryA31N7VvrWsAUnlhaAYJ.htmlSakshi Dhoni shares pics of Ziva holding a baby. This utility airplane, equipped with wheels or skis, adapts perfectly to the Antarctic environment with its rugged construction and short take off and landing performanceMilitary personnel move drums with kerosene for the airplanes during their daily maintenance activitiesAn explorer points the way to follow during a reconnaissance trip on the Edson Glacier, in the Ellsworth Mountains. Up to three people can sleep in these clam tents designed for extreme weather conditionsA group of explorers during a reconnaissance trip on ski randonee on the Edson GlacierA Twin Otter airplane during a reconnaissance flight over the Antarctic Plateau and the Edson Glacier in the Ellsworth Mountains. Last Updated: 28th February, 2020 19:40 IST 'Blood Snow' Turns Antarctica Red; Sign Of Dangerous Climate Change 'Blood Snow' phenomenon in Antarctica caused by algae blooming is extremely pretty but also harmful for the ice as it cause it to melt faster. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to They explained it is caused by microscope snow algae when weather conditions are favourable during Antarctica’s summer months.“Snow blossoms contribute to climate change. The Glaciar Union camp is a Chilean polar station operated by Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) and the three groups of the Armed Forces of Chile marking the beginning of all scientific activities planned in Antarctica for the summer seasonTwo medics treat an injured soldier in the small station hospital in Glaciar Union camp. The expeditioners aim for a zero impact stay in this regionA group of explorers transport scientists and material on snowmobiles during a field trip near Rossman CoveA member of INACH, Rene Quinan, in his tent. The expeditioners aim for a zero impact stay in this regionA group of explorers transport scientists and material on snowmobiles during a field trip near Rossman CoveA member of INACH, Rene Quinan, in his tent.
Satellite communications is the only mean to keep in touch with the main operational base situated in Punta ArenasScientist Ricardo Jana leaves a mobile station for a GPS tracking field trip in the Glaciar Union camp. Snow that looks like it was mixed with food coloring is not what you'd expect to see in Antarctica -- or anywhere else, for that matter. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Snow accumulation occurs mostly by wind displacement rather than snowfallPablo Espinoza, gets ready for a field trip in his tentScientists and military personnel play football in Glaciar Union campMilitary personnel shovel dirty snow into an empty drum during a cleaning activity around the camp. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later?
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they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. An astounding set of images is doing round on the social media which shows Antarctica snow turns into blood red.
Please The ice will be used by scientists to keep their samples refrigeratedAn explorer helps himself to a dessert of fruit and yoghurt during lunch time in a communal area that also works as the kitchen, in the campA group of scientists and explorers move on ski randonee to a sample spot on the Higgins Nunatak, in the Ellsworth Mountains. The group moves in a straight line to minimize the risk of falling into hidden crevasseA member of INACH, Pablo Espinoza, lays in his sleeping bag in the Glaciar Union camp. There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts Snow has taken on a sinister-looking blood red colour at a Ukrainian research station due to a type of algae which contributes to climate change. try again, the name must be unique the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Known as the 'chicken walk' the military personnel collect with shovels or by hand small debris or small patches of contaminated snow that can be found in the camp area. However, the real cause behind the "blood-snow" is far less dramatic but, it still has dire implications. There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts real-world solutions, and more. The most common cases are minor work injuries, frostbite and hypothermiaA man walks through the Glaciar Union camp during a windstorm. try again, the name must be unique As a result, it produces more bright algae,” a Facebook post by the ministry added.The ministry also said chlamydomonas nivalis algae’s cells have a red carotene layer which protects it from ultraviolet radiation and produces red spots in the snow. The temperature inside the living tents averages minus five degrees CelsiusAn aerial view of the Glaciar Union camp in the Ellsworth Mountains. {{#replies}} Antarctic turns RED as ocean hit by bizarre 'watermelon snow' phenomenon STUNNING images of the Antarctic show the ocean turning a bizarre shade of red near a former British research station.