McMurdo Station, research and logistics installation located on the Hut Point Peninsula, on Ross Island, Antarctica. Operated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) with the assistance of the U.S. military, the station is the largest town in Antarctica and the continent’s largest research station. It sits near the foot of Mount Erebus and occupies the southernmost point of solid ground in Antarctica. McMurdo Station is located 1,360 km (845 miles) from the Amundsen-Scott South Pole station and 3,864 km (about 2,400 miles) from Christchurch, New Zealand. It encompasses about 100 buildings spread over 2.6 square km (1 square mile) and ...(100 of 755 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!