Dakshin Gangotri (Abandoned) | abandoned / shut down, research station in Antarctica

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 abandoned / shut down, research station in Antarctica
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Dakshin Gangotri was the first scientific base station of India situated in Antarctica, part of the Indian Antarctic Program. It is located at a distance of 2,500 kilometres (1,600 mi) from the South Pole.
It was abandoned in 1988-1989 after it was submerged in ice. It was succeeded by the Maitri, which was set up in a moderate climatic zone at a distance of 90 km and made operational in 1990. Dakshin Gangotri was finally decommissioned on 25 February 1990 and subsequently turned into a supply base.
Coordinates:   70°5'53"S   11°59'45"E
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