Iceberg twice the size of Washington, D.C., breaks off Pine Island glacier in Antarctica – USA Today

Credit: European Space Agency.

Article Synopsis – An iceberg that is twice the size of the District of Columbia has broken off of the Pine Island glacier in Western Antarctica. “Large calving events like this one used to take place at Pine Island glacier every four to six years, they’re now a nearly annual occurrence.” To read the actual article click here

By Sharon Gray February 10, 2020 Newsletter