March 7, 2008 - Fairbanks: Day 7
Here is a little background information:
Where is Greenland?
Greenland is located between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It is the largest island in the world and over 80% is covered by ice. The island holds one-quarter of the world's surface ice!
World Map
Where is Summit Station?
According to CH2MHILL Polar Resources, the company supplying the expedition equipment, "Summit Station (72.5 N, 35.5 W), a National Science Foundation research platform at the Summit of the Greenland ice sheet, has been in operation since 1988. It has long been a challenge to meet the living needs of a human population at this station located at 72.5o N latitude, at an altitude of 10,600 feet with a mean annual air temperature of -31o C." www.vecopolar.com
Summit Greenland
Get to know Summit Station at www.summitcamp.org
All for now...Stay warm!
Map of the Arctic