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U.S. Team Penetrates Subglacial Lake Whillans

Explore the latest findings in the Lake Whillans special report, showcasing stunning images and multimedia from Antarctica.

2013-01-28T06:00:00 | 1 min read

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Placeholder image showing Earth from space with an alert icon and the message ‘This image is no longer available.’ — See more stories and multimedia from Lake Whillans in this special report.

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