"At the mountains of madness" came into my mind, when I first looked on that pic.
this post was submitted on 19 Mar 2025
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Yes, the specifics of why they picked the site (to avoid it being buried by snow) are interesting, but they really manifest in a kind of menacing, isolated vibe
In March 2025, SANAE IV was at the centre of controversy after reports of an alleged assault at the remote research station. According to the South African government, the incident involved a physical altercation between team members, following earlier allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
What the heck.
Yes, that's why it's in the news. Scary sounding situation