Sovetskaya (lake)
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| Sovetskaya Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Lake type | subglacial |
| Basin countries | (Antarctica) |
| Surface area | 1,600 km² |
Sovetskaya Lake is a liquid lake found buried under the Antarctic ice sheet. It is said to cover about 1,600 km².[1]
[edit] See also
- Lake Vostok (the largest subglacial lake in Antarctica)
- 90 Degrees East
- Sovetskaya (Antarctic Research Station)
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[edit] References
- ^ Kostel, Ken (January 2006). Two New Lakes Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
