East Antarctica
Coverage of East Antarctica in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists discover vast hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice
Scientists discovered a massive fan-shaped network of hidden basins beneath East Antarctica, revealing that known subglacial features are part of one large geological structure. This finding provides insights into Antarctica's ancient tectonic history and aids in understanding current ice sheet behavior.
- Antarctica is melting from below and scientists say it’s worse than expected
Scientists have discovered a hidden threat in Antarctica that could accelerate global sea level rise faster than expected, with warmer ocean water trapped beneath floating ice shelves speeding up melting from below, even in relatively stable regions of East Antarctica. This process may be missing from current climate models, leading to underestimated future sea level rise. The findings suggest a more vulnerable Antarctic region than previously thought.