South Korean researchers have successfully confirmed the detailed structure of a subglacial lake in Antarctica, revealing its significant size and potential for unique ecological study.
South Korean researchers, supported by the Korea Polar Research Institute, have made significant progress in understanding the structure of a subglacial lake in Antarctica named 'Cheongseokho.' Adopting elastic wave exploration technology, this research confirmed that Cheongseokho lies beneath approximately 2.2 kilometers of ice and spans an area of 23 square kilometers, roughly eight times the area of Yeouido, with a depth exceeding 10 meters. This lake has been isolated for thousands to millions of years, creating a unique ecosystem that holds great potential for future astrobiology studies, particularly in searching for extraterrestrial life.
