Modern Mysteries

Half-buried 'pyramids' spotted in Antarctica

By T.K. Randall
November 28, 2016

Image: Antarctica - Petermann Island
Credit: W. Bulach / CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted) The latest in a series of anomalous objects spotted on the search giant's satellite mapping service, the controversial find has been generating a lot of discussion online over the last few days.

Referred to as 'snow pyramids', these structures each appear to have four sides and have been regarded by some as evidence of an undiscovered ancient civilization.

Sadly though, it seems far more likely that the 'pyramids' are actually rocky peaks known as nunataks which are essentially the tops of mountains protruding through the ice.

The distinctive straight edges and flat sides are the result of natural erosion over millions of years.

Source: AOL News

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