Lake Ellsworth (Antarctica)
| Lake Ellsworth | |
|---|---|
| Location | West Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 79°S 91°W / 79°S 91°W |
| Lake type | subglacial |
| Max. length | 14.7 km (9.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | ~28.9 km2 (11.2 sq mi) |
| Average depth | ~ 47.4 m (156 ft) |
| Max. depth | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Water volume | 1.37 km3 (0.33 cu mi) + or - 0.2 km3 (0.048 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | gradient surface, ~1,030–1,380 m (3,380–4,530 ft) below mean sea level |
Lake Ellsworth is a natural freshwater liquid subglacial lake located in West Antarctica under approximately 2.93–3.28 km (1.82–2.04 mi) of ice. It is approximately 14.7 km (9.1 mi) long and is estimated to be 156 m (512 ft) in max. depth. The lake is named after the American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth. The surface of the lake itself is located, approximately 3,379–4,528 feet (1,030–1,380 m) below mean sea level. Elevation of icecap covering, the lake: 1,900–1,925 m (6,234–6,316 ft) m.a.s.l.