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Scientists uncover 85 active subglacial lakes beneath Antarctica's ice

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Live Science

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Scientists using satellite data have discovered 85 new active lakes beneath Antarctica's ice, bringing the total to 231. These lakes periodically drain and refill, influencing glacier movement and potentially impacting global sea levels, which enhances understanding of ice sheet behavior and climate change effects.