Map of Antarctica, the lake is in the so-called Land of Ellsworth.
Ellsworth Lake is a subglacial lake located in West Antarctica, it is under about 3.4 km of ice. It is a lake about 10 km long and it is estimated that it has a depth of a few tens of meters It is considered a place that deserves a direct exploration, due to the possibility that it can harbor unique life forms, as well as Because of its relatively easy accessibility, the lake was named after the American polar explorer Lincoln Ellsworth.
On March 2, 2009, the British Natural Environment Research Council gave the green light to a team of scientists from his country to explore this lake. This research is a pioneer in developing the technology to explore the lake, using methods that will prevent any type of contamination. The water samples will be taken and analyzed to detect signs of life.
79°S 91°O / -79, -91Coordenadas: 79°S 91°O / -79, -91
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