West Antarctica, also known as Lesser Antarctica, is one of the two major regions that make up Antarctica—it is located in the Western Hemisphere and is separated from East Antarctica by the ...

For two months, a team of researchers from ten countries lived and worked in a remote field camp in West Antarctica. Their efforts have culminated in the recovery of a remarkable record of past ...

Lacustrine turbidites offer a reliable record of seismic activity. A typical sedimentary sequence is produced when a turbidity current moves downslope. If the current generates enough energy, this ...