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Ancient Antarctic Landscape Discovered Beneath Ice Sheet

6/4/2025

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An extraordinary discovery beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet reveals a hidden river-carved landscape, untouched for over 34 million years. Led by researcher Stewart Jamieson, the team utilized RADARSAT technology to unveil features that shed light on Antarctica's climatic past and its potential reactions to global warming, offering vital clues for future sea-level rise.

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An extraordinary discovery beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet reveals a hidden river-carved landscape, untouched for over 34 million years. Led by researcher Stewart Jamieson, the team utilized RADARSAT technology to unveil features that shed light on Antarctica's climatic past and its potential reactions to global warming, offering vital clues for future sea-level rise.