East Antarctica

East Antarctica
geographical name — see Antarctica

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  • East Antarctic Ice Sheet — The East Antarctic Ice Sheet (EAIS) is one of two large ice sheets in Antarctica, and the largest in the entire world. It rests upon a large land mass, contrary to that of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), which rests on frozen water. The… …   Wikipedia

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