Dozens of scientists and explorers have joined the Norwegian prime minister to mark 100 years since Roald Amundsen led the first expedition to the south pole.

At the pole, PM Jens Stoltenberg paid tribute to “one of the most outstanding achievements of mankind”.

But bad weather has obstructed several explorers who had hoped to reach the pole in time for Wednesday’s events.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16184667

 

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