Subglacial Secrets: Infographic (IMAGE) Michigan Technological University Caption Labs under Antarctica: Researchers work in mobile facilities and use filtered and decontaminated hot water to drill down nearly a kilometer under the ice. Credit Phil McLeod/Michigan Tech Usage Restrictions please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.