The Hidden Caves Beneath Antarctica’s Volcanoes

29/04/2025 10 min
The Hidden Caves Beneath Antarctica’s Volcanoes

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Send us a textIn this second Volcano Minisode, Laura dives deep (literally) into one of Antarctica’s strangest secrets: how volcanic heat has carved out entire networks of hidden ice caves—warm, alien worlds tucked under the frozen surface. 🧊🔥🌋 Why does Antarctica have 18 volcanoes? 🌡 How can you go from -30°F outside to 70°F inside a cave? 🧬 What strange DNA have scientists discovered in these hidden spaces? 🚪 And could these caves hold more life—or ancient secrets—than we realize?From steaming caves to undiscovered species, it’s a chilling (and thrilling) glimpse into one of Earth's least understood frontiers.👉 This is episode 2 of 6 in our Volcano Minisodes series—bite-sized, bizarre, and bursting with molten-hot science facts.🎧 Listen to find out why you’ll never look at Antarctica the same way again. Support the show🎉 Support us on Patreon to keep the episodes coming! 🪼🦤🧠 For more laughs, catch us on YouTube!