July 26
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| inside Haughton Crater |
Brian Glass and the NASA drilling team have set up a work station on what is called Drill Hill. They are using an "Ice Drill" (more details later) to try to drill through the ice and rock that is the Houghton Crater. Last year they drilled 2 meters and they hope to drill 3 meters this year. Today they are repairing the drill due to damage done in shipping it to the Arctic. Mark has agreed to drive me out to the sight for a visit.
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| From From Drill Hill |
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| The Drill |
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| Typical Crater Plant Life |
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| Shatter Cone- Proof that this is an Impact Crater |
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| Arctic Polygons- the cracks widen every year as the earth freezes and thaws |
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| Arctic Hare- about the size of a medium dog- Monty Python fans- I unfortunately left the Holy Handgrenaid of Antioch back at camp |
More later form the crater I have to get lunch ready
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