GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
West Antarctica
West Antarctica lies broadly between the Transantarctic Mountains and the Antarctic Peninsula. Much of its ice rests on bedrock below sea level.
Fast Facts
- Amundsen Sea sector contains Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers.
- Ross and Weddell sectors flank the wider region.
- Bedrock consists of complex basins and uplands.
Connected lessons
- West AntarcticaMap, explanation and practice
- Why glacier vulnerability variesGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Ice streamRelated concept
- AntarcticaRelated places
- Thwaites GlacierRelated places
- Pine Island GlacierRelated places
- Amundsen SeaRelated places
- Ross Ice ShelfRelated places
- Antarctic PeninsulaRelated places
- Transantarctic MountainsRelated places
- Vinson MassifRelated places
- Filchner–Ronne Ice ShelfRelated places