Antarctica is the southernmost continent, covered by a thick ice sheet containing 60% of the world’s fresh water. It has the most extreme climate, few animals, and only a few short rivers. Antarctica was once connected to South America and Australia, but broke away and became covered in ice. It was discovered in 1820 and […]
Antarctica is not just a desolate ice sheet, but also has 400 known lakes, canyons, and streams beneath it. The immense pressure allows water to remain liquid, and Lake Vostok is the largest subglacial lake. Antarctica is the largest desert in the world, and only peaceful scientific research is allowed. Vostok Station holds the record […]
