Antarctica

Sunday 22 December 01.00pm

TPTP
NG Studios
Antarctica

WHEN TO WATCH

  1. Sunday 22 December 01.00pm

    Storming Antarctica

  2. Sunday 22 December 02.00pm

    Not Fit For Human Life

Synopsis

Antarctica will take you on a journey to Antarctica to experience the world's most extreme wilderness, to see the massive undertaking it is to support human life there, and to chronicle the world-changing science being done. Embed with missions on the ice, underneath it, and atop some of its peaks, as scientists and survival experts join forces to fight brutal conditions to help change the world

Episodes

Season 1
  • Storming Antarctica

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    Six different teams of scientists, each studying different areas and aspects of Antarctica arrive on the continent after years in the planning and millions of dollars of expense.

    Next Showing
    Sunday 22 December 01.00pm
    On NatGeo Wild
  • Not Fit For Human Life

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    Scientists deployed to Antarctica are accustomed to frigid temperatures, but few have experienced the condition one storm that is sweeping over Scott Base and the Ross Ice Shelf. The consequences can be deadly.

    Next Showing
    Sunday 22 December 02.00pm
    On NatGeo Wild
  • Antarctic Aftermath

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    In Antarctica, close-knit communities of scientists, engineers, and hardened field vets have forged an existence unlike anything on our planet.

  • Take Your Best Shot

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    Scientists focus their research in Antarctica's icy waters to determine how climate change and human interference affect the marine ecosystem.

  • Science of Survival

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    The Mount Erebus team struggle to salvage data from the volcano, and Craig leads an expedition for one more set of samples before they head home.

  • Race To Escape

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    As most people prepare to leave, a container ship arrives with food and materials for the skeleton crew remaining during the dark winter months.