A team of scientists spends 16 days drilling for climate data on the summit plateau of Canada’s tallest peak, Mt. Logan.
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A team of scientists spends 16 days drilling for climate data on the summit plateau of Canada’s tallest peak, Mt. Logan.
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Synopsis
Alison Criscitiello leads an international team of scientists on a 10-day ascent of Mt. Logan, Canada’s tallest peak. They face whiteout conditions and treacherous icefalls as they aim to drill into a record-breaking ice core. The team camps on the summit plateau for 16 days, working in extreme cold to extract thousands of years of climate data. Their expedition combines physical endurance with scientific inquiry, contributing to the understanding of climate history.
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Why Watch
- Follow Alison Criscitiello's leadership in extreme conditions.
- See the challenges of drilling ice cores at high altitudes.
- Find out what climate data is hidden in ancient ice.
Did You Know
- The expedition lasts a total of 26 days, including 10 days of climbing.
- Alison Criscitiello is a National Geographic Explorer.
- The team camps for 16 days on Mt. Logan's summit plateau.
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Who leads the expedition to Mt. Logan?
Glaciologist Alison Criscitiello leads the expedition to Mt. Logan.
How long did the team camp on the summit plateau?
The team camped on the summit plateau for 16 days.
What is the main goal of the expedition?
The main goal of the expedition is to unearth thousands of years of climate data from a record-breaking ice core.
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