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Scientists find lakes under Antarctica
Description: Scientists using NASA satellites have discovered an extensive network of waterways beneath a fast-moving Antarctic ice stream that provide clues as to how "leaks" in the system impact sea level and the world's largest ice sheet. Antarctica holds about 90 percent of the world's ice and 70 percent of the world's reservoir of fresh water. [Source: Physorg.com]
URL: http://www.physorg.com/news90773164.html
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Source: Physorg.com
Publish Date: 2/15/2007
Reading Level: Basic
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