This unique design depicts the new elevated station at the South Pole. The expertly crafted paperweights feature the building on pillars.
The geographic South Pole sits at 9300 feet (2835m) above sea level. Because the actual South Pole is covered by roughly 9000 feet (2700m) of moving glacial ice the surface mark actually moves approximately 30 feet (10m) annually. Each January 1st the position of 90 degrees south is re-determined and a new unique survey marker is erected.
* Paperweight is 3ΒΌ inches in diameter.
* All come with felt bottoms to keep from scratching surfaces.