A detailed map of hidden landscapes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet reveals what really sits beneath the colossal frozen block. The sheet, which covers an area of almost 14 million km², is the largest single mass of ice on Earth. Scientists know less about the landscape hidden beneath than they do about the surface of Mars or Venus, as making observations through ice is difficult. The team said their findings could provide crucial insight into the behaviour of Antarctica's ice sheet, which is retreating and thinning due to warming oceans and air. Co–author Professor Andrew Curtis said the method they used to project ice surface information down from satellites 'provides a completely new way to see through ice sheets'.

Source: Daily Mail January 15, 2026 20:34 UTC