Scientists Scanning Below The Antarctic Ice Found A Secret That Could Change Our Future
In a laboratory in southern California, researchers have been poring over data collected from deep beneath Antarctica in search of answers to one question: "How is climate change going to affect our planet?" Unfortunately, what they've found so far reveals just how much insight into our future lies buried within the ice. And some of it paints a dire picture.
Vast expanse
Ever since the explorer James Cook first navigated this frozen wasteland, mankind has seemingly been fascinated by the vast expanse of Antarctica. But while modern technology has helped us to map its icy terrain, there is much about this mysterious continent that remains unexplained. And considering it’s almost twice the size of Australia, that’s probably no big surprise.
Worrying insights
But in 2014 a team of researchers from multiple institutions used a combination of physics and cutting-edge technology to create a new map of Antarctica. And five years later, they released the startling results. As a consequence of this study, the scientists had gleaned some worrying insights into the impact of climate change on one of Earth’s most extreme regions.
Terrifying fate
With global temperatures continually rising, many are concerned about what will happen if Antarctica’s ice sheet melts. And in order to more accurately predict the future, scientists must gather as much information as they can about the frozen continent. But will this latest development help us to stave off a terrifying fate?
Frozen desolation
Antarctica — the least-visited continent on planet Earth — remains a mystery to much of the world. In fact, its 5.5 million square miles are not home to any permanent residents. And only a handful of researchers and tourists visit every year. But for all its desolation, the frozen region holds an almost hypnotic sway that has captured our imagination.
