Episode
MegaStructures: South Pole Station
Overview
Welcome to the South Pole, one of the most isolated places on the planet. For decades, the South Pole has been a haven for astronomy, climatology, and other science fields. Now, nearly 50 years after the first research station was built, a team of mega-builders is daring to construct a 21st century science research facility: the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Details
- Series
- MegaStructures
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2007-11-06
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
South Pole Station is Episode 6 in Season 4 of MegaStructures. It aired on 2007-11-06. The runtime is 60 min.
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