Machu Picchu Base, Peruvian research station in King George Island, Antarctica.
Description
Machu Picchu Base is Peru's research station on King George Island in Antarctica, located just above sea level. It focuses on work in geology, climatology, and Antarctic biology to understand the polar environment.
History
Peru established this research facility in 1989 after joining the Antarctic Treaty in 1981. This step expanded the country's ability to conduct science in polar regions.
Culture
The station carries the name of Peru's ancient citadel, showing the nation's connection between its heritage and polar science. This naming choice links the country's mountain history with research at the world's southern edge.
Practical
Access is through the research vessel BAP Carrasco, which has managed transportation and supplies since 2017. Visitors should prepare for extreme cold and understand that the station is only accessible to authorized scientists and personnel.
Did you know?
The station studies krill populations as potential food sources while monitoring the connection between Antarctic waters and Peru's Humboldt Current. This research links distant ocean currents to the country's fishing industry thousands of kilometers away.
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