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NASA satellites revealed 14 active water areas beneath Antarctica;one lake drained 2 cubic km in 3 years

Scientists discovered active subglacial lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. NASA satellite data revealed ice surface changes indicating water movement. These hidden lakes were found to fill and drain over short periods. This dynamic water system influences ice stream speeds and

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TOI Science Desk25 Aug 2026, 04:37 amUpdated 2h ago1 min readWorldWorld
NASA satellites revealed 14 active water areas beneath Antarctica; one lake drained 2 cubic km in 3 years

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Scientists discovered active subglacial lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. NASA satellite data revealed ice surface changes indicating water movement. These hidden lakes were found to fill and drain over short periods. This dynamic water system influences ice stream speeds and mass balance. The findings showed a hidden, active world beneath the frozen continent.

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Source: Times of India · TOI Science Desk. Published 25 Aug 2026, 04:37 am.

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