Scientists have discovered an ancient landscape hidden beneath nearly two kilometers of ice in East Antarctica, revealing a world of valleys, mountains, and rivers that has been buried for over 20 million years.
Using ground-penetrating radar and geophysical modeling, researchers reconstructed the topography of this hidden world, which includes a network of river systems and a landscape sculpted by erosion.
This discovery offers a unique opportunity to understand Antarctica's past and how climate change has shaped the planet's geography over millions of years. The research also highlights the potential impact of rising global temperatures on the continent.