AntarcticaNewZealand(@AntarcticaNZ ):It’s Scott Base’s birthday! 68 years ago Scott Base officially opened to support the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition and International Geophysical Year. The TAE Hut still stands today, documenting New Zealand’s important presence in Antarctica.

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Government agency responsible for New Zealand's activities in Antarctica and supporting world-leading science.

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2025.01.20 08:00

It’s Scott Base’s birthday! 68 years ago Scott Base officially opened to support the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition and International Geophysical Year. The TAE Hut still stands today, documenting New Zealand’s important presence in Antarctica. https://t.co/37JLhkYOgS