This is actually an entire new world, possibly preserving ancient life. The complex system that has apparently existed unseen beneath the Antarctic ice sheet is another great example of truth being much more exciting than fiction.

Well! That is very interesting indeed. Our Earth is so amazing; holding one surprise after another. I wonder how this will influence the discussions about climate change and 'global warming'?

Isn't it astonishing how much we don't know yet?

There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don't know.
Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary