Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole. Antarctica is the fifth-largest …

3 days ago · Antarctica, the world’s southernmost continent, is almost wholly covered by an ice sheet and is about 5.5 million square miles (14.2 million square km) in size.

Jan 16, 2026 · A new map has unmasked the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice in unprecedented detail, something scientists say could greatly enhance our understanding of the frozen white …

Without any ice, Antarctica would emerge as a giant peninsula and archipelago of mountainous islands, known as Lesser Antarctica, and a single large landmass about the size of Australia, known as …

Jan 15, 2026 · The map shows diverse geological features shaping Antarctic glaciers from below, which can improve climate models of ice melt.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about the coldest, windiest, driest place on Earth. Where is Antarctica? Antarctica is the most inhospitable place on the planet. It is a continent surrounded by …

Jan 16, 2026 · Scientists have unveiled the most comprehensive map yet of the hidden landscape beneath Antarctica's colossal ice sheet, revealing a vibrant topography of mountains, canyons, …

Aug 9, 2023 · Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent on Earth. It is almost completely covered in ice. Antarctica covers the Earth’s South Pole. What Is Antarctica Like? Antarctica is the coldest place on …

Jan 14, 2026 · Like most other glaciers here on the west Antarctic peninsula, the tongues of ice that used to float on the freezing seas have melted and crumbled away as the ocean and atmosphere …

Antarctica is Earth’s southernmost continent, covering an area of 13.72 million square kilometers, making it the fifth-largest continent by land area. Despite its massive size, Antarctica has no …