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Not many people know about Amsterdam island located about 35 degrees south latitude between Australia and the South tip of Africa.
Amsterdam is one of several French territorial islands. The base at Martin-de-Viviès is home to about 30 non-permanent scientists in biological, meteorological and geomagnetic studies.
Although the function is not clearly defined, the white domed tower reminds us of NEXRAD radar station.
s a bizarre “lenticular cloud”.