Tag: whiteouts
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Whiteouts (part 2)
Where we will be most likely affected by whiteouts Whiteouts can and do occur anywhere in Antarctica, and at any time. You just need some dense cloud and there you go! However, some places are more prone to them than others. Also, some areas will present greater risks to travel during whiteout conditions. Potential whiteout…
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Whiteouts (part 1)
It’s like you’re skiing blindfolded… Like travelling in a pure white sphere. You don’t know how far you’re going or where you’re moving to. You can’t tell the difference between the snow beneath you and the sky above. What are they, and what are the risks? Whiteouts can create some of the most dangerous travel…