Well known for their power, the Antarctic katabatic winds are capable of blowing at more than 200 km/h. (125 m/h). These air masses from the interior that are cooled by contact with the ice surface on the plateau, are driven to the coast by gravity and the permanent anticyclone of the polar cap. These winds are associated with extreme temperatures and generate thermal sensations that decrease drastically, reaching levels that are very dangerous for human survival.