Windswept East Antarctic Plateau (IMAGE) University of Colorado at Boulder Caption The East Antarctic Plateau is a windswept desolate expanse the size off Australia with few bases or instruments. Credit Ted Scambos/NSIDC/CU Boulder Usage Restrictions None 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.