Sun dogs (aka Parahelia, colored, luminous spots caused by the refraction of light by six-sided ice crystals in the atmosphere. These bright spots form in the solar halo at points that are 22 degrees on either side of the sun and at the same elevation as the sun) and sun pillar (vertical shaft of light extending upward or downward from the sun that forms when sunlight reflects off the surfaces of falling ice crystals associated with thin, high-level clouds) over tent city around 9:30 at night.
View from the back door of the Big House. To the left is the dish washing area and to the right is the kitchen.
View from the kitchen looking out to the tables.
View from the front door. Kitchen to the back left and dish washing area to the back right. Around the corner to the back right is the bathroom, sink, and shower.
Looking out the back door from the satellite camp (my office). Yesterday, the snow level was at the building floor. This happened over night!
On Wednesday afternoon, the first ever Greenland traverse arrived at Summit! The traverse vehicles consisted of two snow tractors hauling sleds with supplies and fuel. The four people who completed the traverse left Thule, Greenland, in May and made their way to Summit. Apparently, the first part of the traverse was quite treacherous and slow due to crevasses and soft snow, but as they reached the interior of the ice sheet they were able to obtain a max speed of 50 miles per day. Below are some pictures Katrine took when they pulled in to Summit camp. In the first picture you can see both vehicles and their sleds. The second picture is of one of the vehicles, which hauled the living quarters and other supplies behind it. (Katrine Gorham)
Close-up of the traverse. Attached is the kitchen. (photo by Katrine Gorham)
The Circumzenithal Arc, also known as the "smile in the sky" (photo by Craig Clements)
22 degree halo, Parhelic circle, and Parhelia (photo by Craig Clements)
The fair weather on June 20th made it a good day for digging snow pits. Jeff, Luke, and Tony dug a meter deep snow pit. Below is a picture of Jeff wearing a "bunny suit" (which is used to prevent contamination) working in the snow pit. He collected snow sample every 3 centimeters, which will be analyzed over the next few days using Ion Chromatography. (Katrine Gorham)
5 comments:
Hey Beannie
I was wondering if they need a driver for that transverse. One thing about going that slow, you could read, paint your nails or have a dance contest.
Grandma Jane loves reading the blog better than the newspaper. She said she looks forward to it every morning. Me, too. I actually knew the movie. Liz beat me to it. Love ya, MOB
Sis,
I'm not to sure about those "Sun Dogs"...saw this movie once...the sky did funny things like that...and it just didn't turn out right...don't stare into the light!!
Liking the pics
Cheers
Patrick
haha...i don't know about that mom! send me your resume!
what movie is that pat? i'll let you know if anything CrAzY happens!
Waz up! I think I am Blogging. Love the pics and the day by day updates. If they really do need a driver for the transverse I think I might know someone with a few miles under their belt. I will put my resume on the blog. How much food and Beer can transvers bring along? Love you, Robbie Rob
P.S. When you get back home where do you think you are going to be on that smell-O-meter?
Do not worry about smell-o-metter we love you smell and all but that frozen screw in your mouth that was something for us to worry about girl friend be safe. I am in for the long road trip transverse I can knit the entire time. I just talked to Rob we all miss and love your blog xoxoxo Auntie
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