The Antarctic Ice Base That Can Relocate Itself to Avoid Destruction | Blueprint
Surviving Antarctica’s brutal conditions is no easy feat, but Halley VI is no ordinary research station. Built on a shifting ice shelf 900 miles from the South Pole, this high-tech facility is designed to withstand -56°C temperatures, 160 km/h winds, and relentless snowfall. With hydraulic ski-fitted legs, it can even move to a new location when needed!
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Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field.
This film was first broadcast: 2017
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