Scott Base 50years

Frequently Asked Questions

-	What do TAE and IGY stand for?
-	Why is Scott Base painted green?
-	How did Scott Base come to be located at Pram Point?
-	How cold, how warm and how windy is Scott Base?
-	Is it true that the flagpole from Scott’s Discovery expedition (1901-04) is now at Scott Base?
-	Where did the huskies come from and what did they eat?
-	What were the huskies used for and why were they removed?
-	What is the oldest building at Scott Base?
-	How many people have visited Scott Base?
-	Who has spent the most time for New Zealand at Scott Base?
-	Who decided on the name Scott Base?
-	What is the largest and smallest number of people accommodated at Scott Base?

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What do TAE and IGY stand for?

TAE stands for the Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which took place in 1956/57. The IGY was the International Geophysical Year (actually 2 years – 1957/58) during which scientific research was undertaken.