Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf: new rift detected – Deutsche Welle
Article Synopsis – Researchers have detected a new rift on the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica where a massive iceberg broke off one week ago. The rift is extending northward and will most likely turn toward the edge, though there is a risk it will continue toward the Bawden Ice Rise, which is crucial to keeping the ice shelf stable. The concern is that the Larsen C ice shelf will destabilize and collapse, releasing glacial ice into the sea and raising sea levels. Though this is unlikely, scientists are continuing to monitor the new rift. To read the actual article click here.