Antarctic Ice Shelf Exploration - Part 4: The expedition navigates the challenges of the ice

If the early years were about first contact and measurement, the middle decades became an experiment in scale and method. Field parties and aircraft broadened the reach of observation.Radar and aerial photography took over, where sledges and sextants once ruled. The ice margin that had been prodded with a plummet was now imaged from above, revealing ribbed lines and calving scars.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/antarctic-ice-shelf-explorationThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.