"Hidden Ancient River Landscape Unearthed Under Antarctic Ice"

Scientists have discovered a vast ancient landscape buried under Antarctica's ice sheet, revealing valleys and ridges shaped by rivers millions of years ago. The landscape, located in East Antarctica's Wilkes Land region, covers an area roughly the size of Belgium or Maryland and dates back at least 14 million years. The ice above the landscape is about 1.4 to 1.9 miles thick. The researchers suggest that the environment was likely warmer and may have been populated by wildlife, although the fossil record is incomplete. Further exploration, such as drilling through the ice, could provide more insights into the ancient flora and fauna of Antarctica.