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Antarctic continent and ice cap, artwork
Antarctic continent and ice cap. Artwork showing the Antarctic ice cap (white) raised up to show the lakes and rivers that exist underneath on the land mass of the continent of Antarctica. This continent, surrounding the South Pole, has an area of 14 million square kilometres. The ice cap has an average thickness of 1.6 kilometres, and contains around 30 million cubic kilometres of ice. There are more than 70 subglacial lakes. At left, West Antarctica includes the Antarctic Peninsula (top left) and the Ross Ice Shelf (centre). Beyond the Transantarctic Mountains (centre, at right of Ross Ice Shelf) are the high plateaus of East Antarctica
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This artwork showcases the majestic Antarctic continent and its vast ice cap, revealing a hidden world beneath. The white expanse of the ice cap is raised to unveil a network of lakes and rivers that lie concealed within the landmass. Antarctica, encircling the South Pole, spans an impressive area of 14 million square kilometers. The average thickness of this frozen wonderland measures 1.6 kilometers, containing an astonishing 30 million cubic kilometers of ice. The image highlights over 70 subglacial lakes scattered across this icy realm. On the left side, West Antarctica takes center stage with prominent features such as the Antarctic Peninsula at the top left and the colossal Ross Ice Shelf in the center. Beyond lies East Antarctica's high plateaus, separated by the Transantarctic Mountains on their right flank. With its depiction of oceanic expanses meeting frozen landscapes, this illustration encapsulates both geographical and geological marvels found in Earth's southern polar regions. It serves as a testament to glaciation processes shaping our planet's surface throughout history. As we gaze upon this exploded artwork unveiling Antarctica's secrets, we are reminded of nature's grandeur and complexity in one of Earth's most extreme environments – where cold reigns supreme and breathtaking beauty abounds.
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