How many lakes are there in Antarctica that are under sheets of ice?
Q: How many lakes are there in Antarctica that are under sheets of ice?
A: There are seventy lakes in Antarctica that are under sheets of ice.
Q: Where is Lake Vostok located?
A: Lake Vostok is located at 77° S 105° E under Russia's Vostok Station.
Q: How deep is Lake Vostok?
A: Lake Vostok is 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) deep under Antarctica's surface.
Q: Who discovered Lake Vostok?
A: Russian and British scientists discovered Lake Vostok using radar.
Q: What kind of water does Lake Vostok consist of?
A: Lake Vostok consists of fresh water.
Q: What is the temperature of the water in Lake Vostok?
A: The temperature of the water in Lake Vostok is about -3 °C.
Q: Why does the water in Lake Vostok remain liquid despite being below freezing point?
A: The water in Lake Vostok remains liquid because of the high pressure produced by the ice.
