Scientists discover vast hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice
Scientists have discovered a massive, interconnected network of basins beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, dubbed the East Antarctic Fan-shaped Basin Province. This geological structure likely formed through tectonic extension during the breakup of the Gondwana supercontinent.
Why it matters
Understanding this hidden geological feature provides critical insights into the tectonic history of Earth and the evolution of the Antarctic continent.
Researchers have identified a massive hidden geological feature beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, revealing a previously unrecognized connection between some of the continent's largest buried landscapes.
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