Mysterious Subterranean Secret U.S. Military Base
Synopsis
More than 6,000 tons of supplies were transported to build Camp Century, a U.S. military research base constructed beneath Greenland's ice sheet in 1959.
Synopsis
Captain Tom Evans led a team of Army engineers in May 1959 to establish Camp Century, a military research base beneath Greenland's ice cap. Located 115 miles from Tuli, the camp was designed to support scientific research and military operations in extreme Arctic conditions. Over 6,000 tons of supplies were transported to build the facility, which included living quarters and laboratories. Today, Camp Century operates as a year-round Arctic research center, continuing the legacy of Cold War-era engineering and exploration.
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Why Watch
- See how army engineers built a city under the ice.
- Find out what life was like for soldiers in the Arctic.
- Meet Captain Tom Evans, who led the camp's construction.
Did You Know
- Camp Century is located less than 800 miles from the North Pole.
- Over 6,000 tons of supplies were used to build Camp Century.
- The construction site was selected after more than a year of preparation.
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What is Camp Century?
Camp Century is an underground city built by the U.S. Army Engineers beneath the polar ice cap in Greenland, serving as a research facility.
When was Camp Century constructed?
Construction of Camp Century began in May 1959 after more than a year of preparation.
How far is Camp Century from the North Pole?
Camp Century is located less than 800 miles from the North Pole.
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