Scientists have produced the most detailed map yet of Antarctica. US and UK researchers have stitched together more than 1,000 views of the White Continent to make a stunning new high-definition polar panorama.
The images come primarily from the American Landsat spacecraft and show features on the 3,500km-wide icy terrain down to a resolution of 15m.
The international team behind the project says the true-colour mosaic will revolutionise Antarctic research.
It is said to be 10 times more detailed than any made before.
It can be browsed through a free-to-use website, and the data will also be made available for use on "virtual globe" software, such as Google Earth. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7115012.stm http://lima.usgs.gov/
