Deep
beneath the great Antarctic ice sheet scientists have made an
astonishing discovery. They’ve found one of the largest lakes in the
world – at 10,000 square km it’s
about the extent of Lake Ontario, but about twice as deep (500m in
places). The theory was that it could only exist because the ice acts
like a giant insulating blanket, trapping enough of the earth’s heat to
melt the very bottom of the ice sheet. Scientists are desperate to
get into the lake because its extreme environment may be home to unique
flora and fauna, never seen before. But 4 kilometers of ice
stand between the lake and the surface, and breaking this seal without
contaminating the most pristine body of water on the planet is a difficult challenge. Really great documentary!
See PopSci Article: With 30 Meters Left to Drill, Scientists Leave Subterranean Lake Vostok For The Winter, Amid Controversy. www.popsci.com
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