The last great wilderness is now covered with researchers and explorers as it slowly melts.
You can watch the action in the Antarctic from the HQ of the Australian part of the continent.
Little actually happens but the sunsets are tremendous. It is interesting to note just how little snow lies on the ground.
Action from the camera is transmitted over a permanent satellite link, so this webcam cannot come cheap for the Australian government.
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