Abstract: Antarctica, a vast expanse of ice and land, harbours one of the most intriguing features under its ice—the subglacial lakes. These isolated lakes form a part of the basal hydrological system and conceal unique biological ecosystems and climate records,thus prompting more scientific missions along with numerous challenges.
The authors are scientists at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa. cheryl@ncaor.gov.in. The article should be cited as D’Mello C. and R Mohan, 2019. The Uncharted Waters Beneath the Ice, Geography and You, 19(23): 40-45
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