Breakthrough of the ice (Dec 2023)

Source: Anthony Powell, Antarctica New Zealand

Co-chief scientists, Richard Levy and Tina van de Flierdt celebrate the drilling milestone

Source: Anthony Powell, Antarctica New Zealand

Ollie Twigge, Darcy Mandeno, James McPhail and Tim McPhee celebrate breaking through the Ross Ice Shelf and into the ocean below

Source: Anthony Powell, Antarctica New Zealand

The ledger recording of the breakthrough moment (watch out James - time for a swim in the flubber!)

Source: Anthony Powell, Antarctica New Zealand

The borehole drilled by the Hot Water Drill nearly 600m into the Ross Ice Shelf

Source: Veronika Meduna

Tim McPhee announces progress to the camp