Lake Bonney – lake in Antarctica with laughing gas

Lake Bonney from satellite, Antarctica. Inscription "Lake Bonney" is on the eastern lobe.

Frozen lake with unique geochemistry. The east lobe of the lake is saturated with nitrous oxide – "laughing gas" and dimethylsulfoxide. Another part of lake is rich with dimethylsulfide – possibly produced by microorganisms.

Warren icefall

The fantastic Airdevronsix icefall from 17.5 km distance, Antarctica

One of the largest icefalls on Earth – 920 m wide and 400 m tall.

Blood Falls, Antarctica

Blood Falls from above, Antarctica

Unusual natural feature – an outflow of hypersaline water, seeping through the ice, tainted with iron oxides in blood color. This approximately 15 m tall fall provides insight into a unique ecosystem that has been isolated from the outside world for 1.5 million years.

Katabatic winds at Commonwealth Bay

Storm at Mawson Hut, Antarctica

Windiest place on Earth with very frequent storms. The speed of wind here occasionally exceeds 90 m/s – 320 km/h. These specific winds are called katabatic winds that might last for days. Fast-moving ice crystals may cause unusual electric effects.

Ridge A – the best place for astronomy research on Earth

Satellite data and climatic models show that this area has extremely clear sky and is the best suited place on Earth for astronomical research. Average winter temperature here is -70°C and it is possible that here might be experienced the lowest temperatures on Earth. This site also is very dry and devoid of wind. Ridge A is very remote place and most likely humans have not been there.

Dome A – coldest place on Earth

This is Dome C, 1200 km from Dome A, taken from 32 m height. Landscape at Dome A looks the same. Antarctica

The highest ice feature in Antarctica (4,093 m), under the dome are Gamburtsev Mountains – mountain range larger than European Alps. Dome A has very dry and rather calm climate. Satellite data and climatic models show that this is the coldest place on Earth. Average winter temperature here is -70°C but theoretically it may reach -102°C.

Wonders of Antarctica

Shore ice at Cape Denison and "Aurora", Antarctica

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Antarctica and Subantarctic islands 🢖 Wonders of Antarctica Territory Wonders of Antarctica   Highlights Antarctica is an unusual continent, little known to general people and comparatively little investigated. Here are missing numerous kinds of landmarks that are common in all other continents of the world – but this is compensated by several kinds of landmarks unique […]