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Concern
has been expressed by US scientists over Russia's plans
to drill into Lake Vostok and start investigating the
lake, which has been trapped and sealed for millions of
years.
Russia's intention to drill into Lake Vostok has raised
concerns by US and international scientists due to fears
that the method to be used may actually contaminate the
lake thus rendering any results questionable.
Russia started drilling a hole in 1998, and has reached
to within 100 yards from the ceiling of the lake. This
plan is expected to be announced at the Antarctic Treaty
members in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June.
Researchers hope to find out whether any living organisms
are capable of living in such an environment as it could
provide clues to possible life on the icy moons of Jupiter
or on planets beyond our solar system.
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