But not for oil. For life.
I just think this is too cool: a group of geologists from the British Antarctic Survey are planning to drill down through 3,000 meters of Antarctic ice to reach a sub-glacial lake, called Lake Ellsworth, that remains unfrozen due to geothermal heating. The researchers will be looking for signs of life in the waters deep below the surface, as well as taking other measurements to learn more about this strange place.
Thinking about it makes me shake my head in disbelief. Sub-glacial lakes that could potentially harbor life? This planet is so freakin' awesome!
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