Scientists discover landscape less well known than the surface of Mars

Using satellite data and remote sensing techniques, scientists have discovered an ancient landscape hidden beneath the East Antarctic ice sheet for over 14 million years. The findings, published in Nature Communications, provide insights into the historical development and evolution of the ice sheet. The well-preserved landscape, resembling hilly terrain and valleys found in North Wales, suggests that temperatures at the base of the ice sheet remained consistently cold and stable. The discovery is significant in understanding how the ice sheet responds to climate change.