Antarctic Winds and Ice Diving at Lake Untersee
Antarctic Winds and Ice Diving at Lake Untersee
US · Published Feb 16, 2026
• Dale Andersen's team is studying microbial ecosystems at Lake Untersee, Antarctica, diving under the ice.
• Cyanobacterial mats exposed by a glacial lake outburst flood are being examined for microbial productivity and biosignatures.
• The research provides insights into climate change impacts on Antarctic ecosystems and the potential for life on other planets.
Groundbreaking studies at Lake Untersee in Antarctica
A research team led by Dale Andersen is conducting groundbreaking studies at Lake Untersee in Antarctica, focusing on the microbial ecosystems beneath the ice.
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