The old Wilkes Base in Antarctica is now a toxic waste dump

By Colin Cosier
Updated February 17 2014 - 3:18am, first published 3:00am
An expedition member amid the rubbish. Photo: Nicky Phillips
An expedition member amid the rubbish. Photo: Nicky Phillips

Dotted in the snow at Australia's abandoned Wilkes Station in Antarctica at least 3000 rusting fuel drums, many still full of oil and other chemicals, are a leaking hazard in the pristine environment.

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