Lake Ellsworth
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This article is about the subglacial lake in Antarctica. For the lake of the same name in Oklahoma, see Lake Ellsworth (Oklahoma).
| Lake Ellsworth | |
|---|---|
| Location | West Antarctica |
| Coordinates | (appx.) |
| Lake type | subglacial |
| Max depth | >10 m (est.) |
Lake Ellsworth is a subglacial lake located in West Antarctica under approximately 3.4 km of ice. It is approximately 10 km long and is estimated to be tens of meters in depth.[1] It is strongly considered as a site for direct exploration due to the possibility that it may harbor unique life forms as well as its relatively easy accessibility.[2] The lake is named for the American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth.
