Antarctica Larsen C ice shelf about to spawn huge berg. In pieces it could reach as far as Falklands

Thursday, July 6th 2017 - 04:07 UTC

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Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf deep crack continues to cut across the ice, leaving a huge chunk clinging on. When it eventually gives way, one of the largest icebergs on record will be set adrift, and whole or in pieces, ocean currents could drag it north, even as far as the Falkland Islands. And if so it could pose a hazard for ships in Drake Passage. Read full article

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Capt Rockhopper
Is Heptatia going to claim this lump of ice?
Jul 06th, 2017 - 06:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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El Peque
..............and of course President Trump continues so sustain that there is no global warming.

Perhaps he may have second thoughts as a result of this serious situation
Jul 06th, 2017 - 12:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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