Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 09:50
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Impacts of the Larsen Ice Shelf System on the Weddell Sea

Hi there Ms. Lancaster , Maybe you don't know who i am but I got a few question to ask Like What does the penguins do when they see humans ? Whats there reaction ? And another topic i want to know is about the Northern Lights Like how do they usually move towards the sky ? Do they change color usually ? Do they happens every night ? I want to know more about the weather out there like how is it different from the weather out here in USA ?

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 18:24

Amber Lancaster

I did know who you are! The penguins just generally stare at you. Ifyou get too close they start making strange honking noises.
The colors depend on the elements in the atmosphere. They look kind of
like giant curtains of colors that are gradually changing shape. The
ones I saw were only green, but they can come in many different colors.
They happen frequently, but it depends on the intensity of the solar
storm. There's a forecast for the Northern Lights that can show roughly
when they'll occur.
The weather right now is super foggy and pretty cold. It's about 34 F
(2 C) outside.