Gondwana Station Explained

Gondwana Station
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Named For:Gondwana
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Gondwana Station is a German Antarctic research station on Gerlache Inlet. It is operated by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources.[1]

History

The base was first established as a bivouac hut in 1983, but during 1988 and 1989, the station was extended.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GONDWANA Station in Terra Nova Bay and Lillie Marleen Hut at Everett Range, northern Victoria Land. German Embassy Wellington.