Synopsis
During the winter, Antarctica doubles in size; however, the frozen surface hides a great secret.
- Programme: Seven Worlds, One Planet
- Series: 1
- Episode: Antarctica
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Geography | Ecosystems | Polar biomes | Climate of antarctica
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