Lake Trapped Under Ice Is Reached in Antarctica Foreign Desk

Dr. Bell, who studies the behavior of ice sheets, designed surveys of the lake conducted in 2000 and 2001, using radar and other techniques, which showed its shape and location. Because it is such an unusual environment, there is always the possibility that it will provide other geological insights,...

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Published inThe New York times
Main Author DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and JAMES GORMAN
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, N.Y New York Times Company 09.02.2012
EditionLate Edition (East Coast)
Subjects
Drilling
Ice
Lakes
Antarctica
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Summary:Dr. Bell, who studies the behavior of ice sheets, designed surveys of the lake conducted in 2000 and 2001, using radar and other techniques, which showed its shape and location. Because it is such an unusual environment, there is always the possibility that it will provide other geological insights, she said, adding, "We could learn something absolutely unique."
ISSN:0362-4331