Global Seed Vault: National Geographic Explores The Arctic Facility

[preposteruss]

Take a look inside the global seed vault in this clip from National Geographic's upcoming 3-night special, "How The Earth Changed History".

The seed vault, built to protect the world's food supply in the event of a global crisis, is located on a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. It was built high enough to avoid rising sea levels, and deep enough into the mountain to be able to withstand a nuclear explosion. The vault is kept at a constant temperature of zero degrees to preserve its contents.

"How The Earth Changed History" premieres Sunday, June 20.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/19/global-seed-vault-nationa_n_616316.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard_Global_Seed_Vault

I was reading the news, came across this and thought you guys might be interested in it


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[Pal334]

I have seen some articles on the Seed Vault. However in the event that it is needed due to world wide calamity, How would anyone (say from the U.S.A)get to the remote Norwegian island in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago? Just a thought

[Rick]

By boat probably.

Here's the original.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1942&highlight=seed+vault

And preposteruss how about ... oh, never mind. You already know.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7813

[Pal334]

Rick, I knew I could count on you to clarify for me :)

[Rick]

You obviously forgot about the F.A.R.T boat. It's admittedly slow but it will still be chuggin' the waters long after the earth has been vaporized. Folks expect it.

[Pal334]

I am ashamed:( I did in fact over look the F.A.R.T. capacities and responsibilities

[Rick]

Don't be ashamed. F.A.R.T. members are expected to forget. It's part of the pledge, remember?