GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Vostok
Lake Vostok lies beneath the East Antarctic ice sheet. It is the largest known Antarctic subglacial lake by surface area, distinct from the research station bearing the same name.
Fast Facts
- It lies beneath almost 4 km of ice.
- It lies in East Antarctica, beneath Russia’s Vostok Station.
- It is a hidden body of liquid water with no exposed shore.
Connected lessons
- Lake VostokMap, explanation and practice
- A continent with several water environmentsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Subglacial lakeRelated concept
- East AntarcticaRelated places
- Onyx RiverRelated places