Sovetskaya (lake)
| Sovetskaya | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Type | subglacial |
| Basin countries | (Antarctica) |
| Surface area | 1,600 km² |
Sovetskaya Lake is a liquid lake found buried under the Antarctic ice sheet, 2 km below Sovetskaya Research Station. It is said to cover about 1,600 km².[1]
See also
- Lake Vostok (the largest subglacial lake in Antarctica)
- 90 Degrees East
- Sovetskaya (Antarctic Research Station)
References
- ^ Kostel, Ken (2006). "Two New Lakes Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet". Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Retrieved 2007-12-03.
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