Xiang Yang and the others don't need to go through so much trouble.
If there is really a snowstorm, all people need to do is hide in the cabin and turn on the heating. This is the benefit brought by advanced science and technology.
Of course, this doesn't mean that blizzards can't be scary.
In Antarctica, the biggest threat to people is not the cold, but the blizzards that may come at any time.
There is a saying among Antarctic expedition members: "The cold in Antarctica may not freeze you to death, but the wind in Antarctica can kill you."
Antarctica is known as the "windiest place" in the world, and some people call it the "home of blizzards."
The cold Antarctic ice sheet is the cradle of storms. It is like a machine that produces cold wind, using its icy body to cool the air and breed storms at every moment.
Since the Antarctic continent is a plateau that rises in the middle and slopes towards the sides, once the heavy cold air dives down along the smooth surface of the Antarctic plateau, strong winds will suddenly blow, the sky will be dark, and a terrible polar storm will be unleashed.
At this time, snow, ice and sand rolled down the slippery ice slope in an overwhelming manner, like an invisible waterfall or a rushing torrent. In the storm, people are just like a leaf or a stone in the fast-flowing water, and there is no way they can stand firm.
Many Antarctic expedition members lost their lives when they were blown into icicles during blizzards.
For the safety of the expedition personnel, scientific stations in various Antarctic countries have strict regulations. Going out is absolutely prohibited during strong winds, and all outdoor activities are not allowed.
When going out, they must travel in groups of two, and each person is given a mountaineering bag containing high-frequency telephones, food, duck down sleeping bags, sponge mats, shovels and other items to sustain personal survival.
"Shelters" of varying sizes have been built around each country's Antarctic scientific research stations.
The shelter is equipped with daily necessities such as food, drinks, fuel, communication equipment, small generators, heaters, sleeping bags, etc.
If scientists on field expeditions encounter a sudden snowstorm and cannot return to the station in time, they will hide in a shelter.
It is worth mentioning that the door of the shelter is not locked, regardless of nationality.
As long as you are a human, no matter whether you are going there for scientific research or not, as long as you arrive in Antarctica you can enter the refugee camp of any country for accommodation and food. All food and drink expenses are free. When you leave, if you are polite, you can leave a note to express your gratitude. If you are not polite, you can just leave.
In addition, in order to ensure that the investigators do not get lost, stakes must be buried and thick ropes must be pulled on the roads between the main buildings of the scientific station.
When encountering a blizzard, humans can only walk by holding on to ropes, otherwise they will be blown away by the blizzard.
Therefore, the Antarctic expedition members called these ropes "Antarctic life-saving ropes."
"Mr. Gao, please go to the cabin quickly." Xiang Yang said.
Gao Chuang shook his head, "This little bit of wind is not a blizzard, I won't go in."
In Antarctica, the strong winds almost never stop, howling day and night.
Since the Antarctic continent is a plateau with a raised center and sloping sides, terrible polar storms will occur as long as heavy cold air dives down along the smooth surface of the Antarctic plateau. Those who have been to Antarctica many times are no longer surprised by a little wind and waves.
Of course, if there is a really strong wind, these people are often smarter than anyone else in hiding.
However, both Xiang Yang and Gao Chuang prayed in their hearts that there would not be a strong wind.
If it was just an ordinary snowstorm, Xiang Yang and his friends would be fine hiding in the cabin.
But if a large snowstorm were to hit that could destroy houses, topple communication towers, sweep away vehicles, or even turn a scientific station into ruins, the ships could be completely frozen in Antarctica.
The Albatross knows.
The direction against the wind is more suitable for flying, and this is what the albatross is talking about. This bird can even fly in the eye of a category 12 typhoon.
But when encountering a severe snowstorm in Antarctica, the bird could only bury its head in a pit and shiver.
In short, anyone who has experienced an Antarctic blizzard knows how serious it is. Regardless of whether there is a warning from the weather station, the incoming blizzard will bring all kinds of trouble to the work and life of people in Antarctica.
Because Antarctic blizzards are always the result of a combination of snowfall and terrible winds.
Xiang Yang felt that perhaps it was difficult to express how terrible the Antarctic blizzard was by saying this, so he decided to use data to speak.
"Mr. Gao, I think we should hide in the cabin first. What we usually call a Category 12 typhoon has a wind speed of 32.6 meters per second. Is that strong enough? But the strong winds in Antarctica often exceed a Category 12 typhoon. On the Antarctic Peninsula, Ross Island and the interior of the Antarctic continent, the wind speed often reaches over 55.6 meters per second, and sometimes even reaches 83.3 meters per second! With such wind, people will definitely be blown away." Xiang Yang persuaded.
Xiang Yang was not exaggerating. The howling gale in Antarctica could really destroy all the houses.
"You guys go into the cabin first. Don't worry, I have something to plan for." Gao Chuang said in a deep voice.
Gao Chuang was not in a very good mood.
In fact, Gao Chuang understood the horror of the Antarctic blizzard better than Xiang Yang.
Once, Gao Chuang encountered a blizzard in Antarctica. At that time, Gao Chuang, hiding in a cave, witnessed with his own eyes ice blocks several meters in size and a large number of penguins, seals, and various sea fish being blown up by the strong wind, and then falling heavily on the ice or water. That feeling was like the end of the world.
A blizzard came suddenly. Gray clouds pressed low over the sea, moving and covering the sky.
Heavy snow began to fall on the sea.
The entire fleet began to panic, and shouting was heard everywhere.
Chen Qingsheng was also trying his best to maintain discipline on the ship. He kept shouting through the loudspeaker in his hand: "Don't panic, everyone, don't panic, don't get close to the side of the ship. From now on, everyone, put down your work and hide in the cabin."
Xiang Yang and Gao Chuang looked at each other and both breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
"Fortunately, it's not a killer wind, just an ordinary snowfall." Gao Chuang said with a smile.
Xiang Yang nodded.
In Antarctica, snow is really not scary. Unless there is wind, no matter how heavy the snow is, it will not have any impact on humans.
Because the snow in Antarctica is already thick enough, another snowfall will only make the snow thicker.
"Okay, it's okay." Xiang Yang turned his head and said to the panicked crew members with a smile: "It's just snowing, there won't be another strong wind."
If it is a snowstorm, the wind will come from one direction first, and then the snow will come.
Now the snow has begun to fall, but the wind has not picked up, so the blizzard is unlikely to come again.