OIB: McMurdo Accomplished, West Antarctica Calling

The video discusses the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and the mission's shift from Punta Arenas to McMurdo Station. It highlights the team's experiences in Antarctica, including observing wildlife and historical sites. The team faced new challenges, such as weather patterns and regulations, but successfully conducted surveys. Future plans include returning to Punta Arenas to study changes in the Antarctic Peninsula.

What was the initial base location for the mission targeting the West Antarctic?

• Victoria Land

• Punta Arenas, Chile

• McMurdo Station

• Ross Sea

Which unique Antarctic feature did the team experience firsthand?

• Aurora Borealis

• Polar bears

• Weddell seals

• Penguin colonies

What was one of the new challenges faced by the team at McMurdo Station?

• Dealing with extreme heat

• Navigating through dense forests

• Training for landing on a floating sea ice runway

• Building new research facilities

Which region's ice did the team measure despite the challenges?

• Ross Sea

• Greenland

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

Why is the mission returning to Punta Arenas?

• To conduct marine research

• To avoid harsh weather

• To study changes in the Antarctic Peninsula

• To explore new regions