French inspection team says abandoned Wilkes Station poses 'clear risk' to Antarctic environment

Wilkes Station in Antarctica has been abandoned since 1969. The site, with its old fuel drums, asbestos buildings and other waste, has been described by a French inspection team as "concerning" to the local environment.

French inspection team says abandoned Wilkes Station poses 'clear risk' to Antarctic environment

French inspection team says abandoned Wilkes Station poses 'clear risk' to Antarctic environment

French inspection team says abandoned Wilkes Station poses 'clear risk' to Antarctic environment

French inspection team says abandoned Wilkes Station poses 'clear risk' to Antarctic environment

French inspection team says abandoned Wilkes Station poses 'clear risk' to Antarctic environment