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After completing a full circle around McMurdo Station, we head toward the main road, passing storage areas and more specialized buildings, including a hospital and a firehouse. The necessity of these facilities becomes clear when one thinks of how far away conventional emergency services are.
Finally, our unique tour concludes back at the Vehicle Maintenance Facility. With a wave goodbye to the iconic Ivan the Terbus, known as a vital transportation vehicle, it’s clear that McMurdo Station not only embodies the scientific spirit but also represents a community built to thrive in one of the planet's most challenging environments.