What does Antarctica look like without ice? A mind-blowing discovery under a thick layer of ice

We live in a world full of wonders and mysteries, and we still think that we know everything about the world around us. But it is not like that. There are still places that hide many secrets and need to be discovered, and we are here to tell you about a thing you probably didn’t know. Let’s get started.

If you ask any person to describe Antarctica, most will immediately think of a huge ice sheet. And that is actually a fact and Antarctica is actually the biggest ice sheet in the planet, but the real question is what is under it?

Scientists from NASA have shown the surface of Antarctica, that was a real discovery for our century. It has been hidden under a very thick layer of ice for more than 30 million years. Only imagine what a big discovery it is!

There is a project called BedMap2, in which researchers calculated the total amount of ice in Antarctica to predict sea level rise in the future. To do this, they needed to know the underlying topography, including wide valleys and hidden mountain ranges.

The new map of Antarctica

Some of the most impressive discoveries in Antarctica were the deepest point of all continents, the valley below the Byrd Glacier, which is located at a distance of 2780 meters below sea level. The scientists also obtained the first detailed images of the Gamburtsev Mountains, which are under a 1.6-kilometer layer of ice.

The new map of the continent is based on surface elevation, ice thickness and base topography, which were taken using land, air and satellite surveys. The scientists also used radar, sound waves, and electromagnetic instruments to map.

Well, we just have to wait and see what will happen in the future and how we can use all this information and new discovery to know more about the Earth and its past. Don’t forget to share this with your friends and family, so they can be aware and informed too!