Scientists discover 300 hidden canyons beneath Antarctica – And they could accelerate ice melt

moneycontrol.com · Feb 22, 2026 · Collected from GDELT

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Scientists have mapped over 300 hidden submarine canyons beneath Antarctica, revealing ocean pathways that may speed up ice melt and alter climate forecasts. This research could reshape predictions of future sea-level rise. February 22, 2026 / 12:05 IST Antarctica’s seabed has revealed more than 300 massive submarine canyons hidden beneath icy waters. (Image: Marine Geology) Scientists found over 300 huge submarine canyons near Antarctica.New mapping shows the seabed is a maze of deep valleys.Canyons may accelerate Antarctic ice melt, impacting sea levels.Did our AI summary help? Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated! USER CONSENT We at moneycontrol use cookies and other tracking technologies to assist you with navigation and determine your location. We also capture cookies to obtain your feedback, analyse your use of our products and services and provide content from third parties. By clicking on 'I Accept', you agree to the usage of cookies and other tracking technologies. For more details you can refer to our cookie policy. *We collect cookies for the functioning of our website and to give you the best experience. This includes some essential cookies. Cookies from third parties which may be used for personalization and determining your location. By clicking 'I Accept', you agree to the usage of cookies to enhance your personalized experience on our site. For more details you can refer to our cookie policy *I agree to the updated privacy policy and I warrant that I am above 16 years of age I agree to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of personalised recommendations on financial and similar products offered by MoneyControl I agree personalized advertisements and any kind of remarketing/retargeting on other third party websites I agree to receive direct marketing communications via Emails and SMS