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Giant river system that existed 40 million years ago discovered deep beneath Antarctic ice

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A decent sized boat floats in ocean water next to the vertical incline of an ice cliff.

Geologists exploring the vast West Antarctic ice sheet have discovered the remains of an ancient river system that once stretched nearly 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers). The discovery offers a glimpse into Earth’s history and hints at how extreme climate change could reshape the planet, according to their findings published June 5 in the journal Science … Read more

Giant river system that existed 40 million years ago, discovered deep beneath the Antarctic ice

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A research vessel in front of a massive iceberg

Geologists digging into West Antarctica’s vast ice sheet have discovered the remains of an ancient river system that once flowed nearly a thousand miles. The discovery offers a glimpse into Earth’s history and indicates how extreme climate change could change the planet, according to their findings, published June 5 in the journal Science Advances. “When … Read more