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Radar Reveals Antarctica's Hidden 'Alps'

Mapping expedition uncovers 'Alps' that show how ice sheet was formed

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 4, 2009 5:28 AM CDT

(Newser) – Scientists using radar to map what lies beneath two miles of Antarctic ice have discovered a landscape similar to Europe's Alpine region, the BBC reports. The sharp peaks and deep valleys surprised researchers who expected the area to have been ground much flatter by shifting...   Read full story »

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