South Pole 2015 – Questions and Answers
Mahtomedi High School and all other followers are welcome to comment on this page with their questions. T.J. and I will do our best to answer questions once per week.
Mahtomedi High School and all other followers are welcome to comment on this page with their questions. T.J. and I will do our best to answer questions once per week.
Kiara would like to know where you sleep and what the overall living conditions are like.
January 5, 2015 at 11:55 AM
When glaciers move, can it ruin the integrity of your headquarters
January 6, 2015 at 9:54 AM
The answer to your question has been posted! Thanks for following along.
Jessie
January 8, 2015 at 7:46 PM
Tyler would like to know why TJ wanted to be a glaciologist. How did he figure out that glaciology was what he wanted to do.
Cheyanne would like to know what is TJ testing or looking for in the ice and why.
January 6, 2015 at 9:56 AM
Graham would like to know how much it costs to support an expedition like yours, or a similar investigation.
January 6, 2015 at 10:53 AM
Tim would like to know what kinds of vehicles, or other modes of transportation, are used to get around at the South Pole?
January 12, 2015 at 6:15 AM
Grant would like to know what direction the toilet water spins when you flush. (Actually a very good question with a lot of misconception to address!)
January 12, 2015 at 6:16 AM
Also getting a lot of questions about the septic system. “Where does the poop and pee go??”
January 12, 2015 at 10:53 AM
Rachel would like to know how many people actually work at the station (not scientists, or other visitors).
January 12, 2015 at 7:19 AM