Lake Vostok: Quick Facts

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Map of Antarctica highlighting the location of Lake Vostok in the eastern part of the continent, southeast of the South Pole. Major surrounding seas, ice shelves, and islands are labeled, with a small inset map in the top right corner showing Lake Vostok's position within Antarctica.

Artist's cross-section of Lake Vostok beneath Antarctic ice, showing the lake's position under thick ice and a drilling core. Inset map highlights Lake Vostok's location in Antarctica.

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