An Unmapped Region of Antarctica Could Be Harboring a Major Threat

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What happened

The Wilkes Subglacial Basin contains enough ice to raise global mean sea level by 10 to 13 feet.

Key facts

  • The Wilkes Subglacial Basin contains enough ice to raise global mean sea level by 10 to 13 feet.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:30:40 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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