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SANAE IV is a current South African Antarctic research base located in Vesleskarvet, Queen Maud Land. The base is part of the South African National Antarctic Program (SANAP) and is operated by the South African National Antarctic Expedition.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"At the mountains of madness" came into my mind, when I first looked on that pic.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Yes, that's why it's in the news. Scary sounding situation