Scientists have discovered a vast fan-shaped structure beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, revealing clues about Antarctica’s geological past and the stability of ice vulnerable to climate change.

East Antarctic Ice Sheet, Antarctica

Who

scientists, Dr. Guy Paxman

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:31:11 GMT · 2h 31m ago

Where

East Antarctic Ice Sheet, Antarctica ·

Why

This hidden structure helps to understand the location of subglacial lakes and how it may influence the stability of regions of the Ice Sheet which are especially vulnerable to climate change.

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The discovery of a giant fan-shaped structure under the East Antarctic Ice Sheet provides new insights into the continent's geological history and how underwater formations can affect ice stability in a warming world.

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The Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/giant-fan-shaped-structure-hidden-below-antarcticas-ice-scientists-find-10734198/
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