What do polar stations look like in Antarctica (14 photos)

In 1956, the first Soviet station appeared in the Antarctic - "Peaceful". Since then, the southern continent has been studied and developed by our the best scientists. But this is not the only station there. Let's see what others look like.





In 1902, representatives of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (SNAE) lived in Omond's house.



Scott's Hut (UK), built in 1911





South African Antarctic base called "Sanae IV" built in 1997



Station called McMurdo (USA), built in 1955



They have a harbor, airstrips on sea ice and ice shelves, and a heliport.



Australian base "Davis station", has been operating since 1957



The British with their "Port Lockroy", built in 1944



And here is "Mirny" - the first Soviet station






South Korea opens its Jang Bogo station



German base "Neumeier III"



In 2013, India unveiled its Bharati station with a modernist design



Belgian station "Princess Elisabeth"