Diabytes
Antarctic Ice Shelf News
)
Due to global warming, Antarctica is constantly suffering losses. The melting of the ice sheet continues here. Now the news of breaking of a huge mountain of ice has come to light in Antarctica
)
Marine biologist Katrin Linse from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) will be leading the mission.
)
The iceberg, dubbed A68, is already shifting shape along with the remaining Larsen C ice shelf itself.
)
While the iceberg remains attached to the ice shelf, its outer end is moving at the highest speed ever recorded on this ice shelf.
)
Currently, the iceberg is attached to the shelf but is moving at rates faster than previously recorded, moving at speeds of roughly 32 feet per day.
)
The Antarctic ice shelf, Larsen C, was actually made up of three ice shelves named Larsen A, Larsen B and Larsen C.
)
For almost two years now, researchers from Project MIDAS, a British Antarctic Survey that involves teams from several UK universities, have been tracking the progress of a large rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf.
Loading...
 "Will Hindus get justice in Bengal's Murshidabad?")
 "DNA: Uproar over freebies in Delhi!")
 "DNA: AIMIM plans to field 2020 Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan")
 "DNA: A report showing the reality of Bangladesh")
 "DNA: Power Theft Allegations Against SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq")
 "DNA: Hot Tea Linked to Cancer Risk!")
 "DNA: Why Jordan Fears After Syria’s Coup?")
 "DNA: NSA Ajit Doval’s China Visit - Inside Story")
 "DNA: Gandhi Family Ruined My Career, says Mani Shankar Aiyar")
 "DNA: Ground Report- Tight Security Arrangements for Mahakumbh")
