Isolated in Antarctica in the midst of a coronavirus crisis

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The Concordia base in the middle of Antarctica where it is -73 degrees, when the weather is nice and there is no wind. Sylvain Guesnier

By: Marie Normand Follow

They are living this totally isolated international health crisis in a hostile region of Antarctica. Twelve scientists and technicians are currently cut off from the world, voluntarily, in the Franco-Italian research station Concordia. A base located on a thick layer of ice at the highest point of Antarctica. Marie Normand was able to join two members of the team, whose mission should - normally - be completed in November.

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