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The journey begins at Building 170, adjacent to the Hazardous Waste Yard, where meticulously stored items like waste oil await their return to the United States on an annual resupply ship. This careful management highlights the station's commitment to sustainability as it prepares for the harsh Antarctic winters.
McMurdo Station is the largest research facility in Antarctica and serves as a hub for scientific endeavors, especially during the Southern Hemisphere summer, which sees a surge in resident numbers—between 3,000 to 4,000 people flock to the station between October and February.