< IMG SRC = "https://img.tsn.ua/cached/163/tsn-71c6e1c5a35EFA308F11E0CCF1A AE45E/Thumbs/1036x648/F3/21/75A448912306C0B21425B7249B21F3.JPEG " />< p >< strong > scientists are completely cut off from the outside world. The average temperature on the basis of Sanai IV in winter reaches -23 ° C, and the wind can reach 135 miles per hour (about 217 km/h). ~ 60 >~ 60 > group of South African researchers, operating on the Antarctic base of Sanai IV, applied. A call for salvation after one of the team members became a threat to others. Due to severe weather conditions, they remain isolated and cannot leave the continent for at least ten months. As the Times reports, last week an alarming email from the base was received.
< p > it noted that one of the expedition participants attacked a colleague and threatened the murder. The author of the letter emphasized that due to the actions of this person, the whole team is in constant fear.
< p > “unfortunately, his behavior reached a deep alarm. He physically attacked [the name is not disclosed], which is a gross violation of security and work norms. Moreover, he threatened to kill one of the team members, creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation,” the letter said.
62 > 62 > < p >He is also accused of sexual violence against another researcher. “His behavior is becoming more dangerous, and I cannot feel safe next to him. I need immediate actions to protect the entire team,” the author of the message emphasized.
60 > Scientists are completely cut off from the outside world. The average temperature on the basis of Sanaa IV in winter reaches -23 ° C, and the wind can reach 135 miles per hour (about 217 km/h). Environmental Minister Dion George said that he was talking to the team members to assess the situation. “There was a verbal dispute between the leader of the group and this person who then grew into an attack. You can imagine how difficult it is to work in such conditions when everyone is in a closed space and under constant stress,” he said. 62 > 62 ~ < p > experts emphasize that life in Antarctica has a serious psychological influence on people. “There are no familiar irritants-all are white, there are no sounds, there are no variety. Therefore, the behavior of people becomes exaggerated, and any conflicts are aggravated,” explained the researcher Alan Chabers. ~ 60 > 60 > now the Government of South Africa is studying the possibilities of resolving the situation, but due to severe weather conditions, the evacuation of the command is impossible. The SANAIA IV base is used for meteorological, atmospheric and geological studies, and its staff remains isolated for many months. On the website of the Antarctic Program of South Africa, a photo of the team is still posted before sending – smiling researchers pose before a long expedition, not suspecting the upcoming events. < p > < u >< strong > read also :< h4 > similar topics:
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