The Lost Continent: Antarctica Without Ice

Antarctica isn't just a smooth white dome. It is a massive icy "lid" over two kilometers thick, concealing a lost world of massive mountain ranges, the deepest canyons on Earth, and subglacial lakes. In this episode of Event Horizon, we literally melt away the ice of Antarctica to reveal its true face. Discover how scientists use radar to scan the ground through miles of solid ice, explore the deepest trench on the continent under the Denman Glacier, and find out what would happen to the landmass if all that heavy ice disappeared. Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss new videos about the mysteries of our planet and the universe! 00:00 — The Biggest Lie About Antarctica 01:05 — Exactly How Much Ice is There? 02:18 — The Largest Desert on Earth 03:30 — How Scientists Map the Hidden Continent 04:55 — Antarctica WITHOUT Ice (Bedmap3) 06:40 — The Deepest Canyon on Earth (Denman Glacier) 08:15 — The Hidden Gamburtsev Mountains 10:00 — What Happens if Antarctica Melts?