Ancient biomes hidden in greenhouse pockets under the ice
Level 2 – Bergie Web
ANTARCTICA
Imagine entire ecosystems from a time long before humanity, preserved in warm, greenhouse-like pockets beneath Antarctica’s ice. This theory suggests that hidden under the frozen surface are lush biomes, teeming with life forms that have evolved in isolation for millions of years. Some speculate that these ancient environments could hold the key to understanding the origins of life on Earth, or even contain species that could challenge our understanding of biology. The idea that ancient forests, rivers, and unknown creatures lie dormant beneath the ice is both thrilling and terrifying, as these biomes could also harbor diseases or organisms that modern science is unprepared to deal with.