Wilkes Land

Wilkes Land is a large region in the eastern part of Antarctica, covering about 2.5 million square kilometers. It’s characterized by extensive ice sheets and mountains beneath the ice. The area is significant for scientific research because of its potential to provide insights into climate history and changes in the Earth's ice sheets. Wilkes Land is also notable because of its geological features and the presence of a large submarine basin. Despite its remote and icy nature, studying Wilkes Land helps scientists understand global sea level rise and Earth's past climate fluctuations.