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Lake Vostok is located under two kilometers of ice in Antarctica.

Why it is true

Lake Vostok is located under about four kilometers of ice, not two. It is one of the largest subglacial lakes in the world and may contain unique microorganisms that evolved in isolation for millions of years. Over 400 subglacial lakes have been discovered in Antarctica.

Source: National Geographic

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