本帖最后由 人与自然 于 2012-11-27 01:00 编辑
Hoax: Many people have posted the pictures claiming either mistakenly or mischievously that these icy pillars were formed when a wave froze instantly as it broke
Stunning: It's easy to see why people might believe this is just part of a frozen ocean, but the truth is still interesting, if a little more complex
'You can even see a gradation of colour within a hole poked in clean, deep snow. Near the opening, the transmitted light will be yellowish.
'As the depth increases, the corer will pass through yellowish-green, greenish-blue and finally vivid blue. If the hole is deep enough, the colour and light disappear completely when all the light is absorbed.'
Mr Travouillon, employed by Caltech in California, travelled to Antarctica while working towards his PhD from the University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia.
The 35-year-old lists his nationalities as Australian and French and can speak both Spanish and French, as well as English.
On his resume he writes: 'My research is mainly experimental covering a broad knowledge of site testing, remote sensing and automatization for telescopes of all wavelengths.
'I am also particularly interested in the development and management of very large astronomical projects.
'My career goal is to work in a hybrid environment of academia and project research, involving myself in teaching and project development.'
Sturdy: Blue ice is easier for explorers to clamber over because it is safer and stronger than white ice | 
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