Modern Antarctic Expeditions - Part 4: Unfolding the Secrets of the Ice

The middle decades of modern Antarctic expeditions were characterized by slow accumulations of data and shocks that forced the scientific community to rethink entire theories.The first seismic and glaciological datasets began to be collated and plotted, revealing patterns: ice flow behaving like a viscous fluid on geological timescales, unexpected subglacial basins and ridges rewriting paleogeographic maps.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/modern-antarctic-expeditionsThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.