Jazzy Jan Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 The 1-trillion-tonne iceberg, measuring 5,800 square kilometres, calved away from the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica sometime between July 10 and 12, scientists at the University of Swansea and the British Antarctic Survey said. The iceberg has been close to breaking off for a few months. Throughout the Antarctic winter, scientists monitored the progress of the rift in the ice shelf using the European Space Agency satellites. "The iceberg is one of the largest recorded and its future progress is difficult to predict," said Adrian Luckman, professor at Swansea University and lead investigator of Project MIDAS, which has been monitoring the ice shelf for years. "It may remain in one piece but is more likely to break into fragments. Some of the ice may remain in the area for decades, while parts of the iceberg may drift north into warmer waters," he added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanctuary Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 This makes me want to cry. 😢😢😢😢😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightcutter Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I hate icebergs. They scare me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 But Donald Cunt still thinks that Global warming is bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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