Hidden Volcanoes Melt West Antarctic Ice Sheet [Representational Image]

Hidden Volcanoes Melt West Antarctic Ice Sheet

Though Antarctica is a land of ice, it has fire inside it as well, in the form of sub-glacial volcanoes. According to a new study, subglacial volcanoes and other geothermal areas are contributing to the glacial melt. Jun 12, 2014
Ancient Fish-Lizard Skeleton Found Uncovered Beneath Melting Glaciers (Representational Image)

Ancient Fish-Lizard Skeleton Uncovered Beneath Melting Glaciers

Scientists have recently uncovered nearly full skeletons of ancient marine reptiles from a melting glacier in Southern Chile. 46 specimens were collected from four varied species of ichthyosaurs. Ichthyosaurs are creatures, which are also called "fish lizards" in Greek. May 30, 2014