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subglacial lake
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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. subglacial lakes in Antarctica Two maps displaying the locations of Earth's known subglacial lakes as of 2023, with Antarctica on the left and Greenland on the right. Orange triangles indicate draining (active) subglacial lakes, while purple circles show non-draining (stable) lakes. Antarctica has a high concentration of both types, especially in East Antarctica, while Greenland and Iceland show mostly stable lakes with a few active ones. Major surrounding geographic features and seas are labeled for context.

subglacial lake: References & Edit History

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  • John P. Rafferty
    John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to the natural world.

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Added map of Earth's subglacial lake inventory. Feb 14, 2024
New article added. Nov 27, 2023
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