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Antarctic Extremes
Where Does the Poop in Antarctica Go?
What happens to all the garbage—and human poop—in Antarctica?
Exploring Antarctica's Active Volcano Mt. Erebus
Journey to Antarctica in a new digital series from NOVA and PBS Digital Studios, and discover what it takes to do science in Earth's most remote natural laboratory. Hosts Caitlin Saks and Arlo Pérez set up shop at the largest research base in Antarctica and embed with scientists and support staff alike to find out what it’s like to live, work and do science on our southernmost continent.
Exploring Antarctica's Active Volcano Mt. Erebus
Season 1 Episode 9 | 7m 28s | CC
Mount Erebus is one of Antarctica’s two active volcanoes and the southernmost active volcano on Earth. Conveniently, Erebus’ summit is a mere 25 miles from McMurdo Station. After a helicopter trip to its flank, at altitude in -30° F conditions Caitlin & Arlo embark on foot and see firsthand how breathtaking (literally) Erebus is — and why an active volcano in a land of ice is a scientific wonder.
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