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What are major rivers of Antarctica?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Since 98% of Antarctica is covered with an ice sheet, the continent is not known for its rivers.

However, glacial melt-water during the summer season does occur. One run-off is called the Onyx River.

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