New Crack Found in Delaware-Sized Chunk of Larsen C Ice Shelf as it Heads Toward Southern Ocean

[ScienceRocks]

New Crack Found in Delaware-Sized Chunk of Larsen C Ice Shelf as it Heads Toward Southern Ocean
A 2,000 square mile section of the Larsen C Ice Shelf is hanging by a thread as it continues to drift toward the Weddell Sea.



(A second crack develops in Larsen C Ice Shelf. Image source: Project MIDAS.)

The break-off section represents fully 10 percent of all the ice contained in the Larsen C system. It has been divided from the larger ice shelf by a 180 kilometer long crack that began to develop in 2009 and that swiftly lengthened during recent years. Now only a 10 kilometer wide bridge links the breaking section to the larger ice shelf. And considering the enormous stresses now being placed on this break-off section it is expected to go at any time.

Since January, according to researchers at Project MIDAS, the large crack has been widening but its length growth has stalled. However, recent reports out this week from MIDAS found that a new crack had developed at the ice-bridge end of the break-off section. The new crack appears to be rounding the corner of the bridge to begin a quicker path to segmenting the massive ice berg away from Larsen C. A testament to the powerful forces that are inevitably forcing this enormous section of ice to relinquish its hold.

Pretty amazing I'd say!

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

As long as the Chicago ice sheet remains intact.
If it melts, I'm afraid it could cause horrendous flooding....maybe huge Great Lakes would form?

Much worse than the present mile thick sheet of ice, eh?

 

[Weatherman2020]

Fantastic news, thanks.

 

[WelfareQueen]

Ah....Matt....when sea ice melt there is zero net change in sea level. You do know that....right?

 

[SSDD]

Ah....Matt....when sea ice melt there is zero net change in sea level. You do know that....right?

He doesn't seem to get that the ice is cracking because it has become to big to support itself...that is an indication of growing ice....receeding is is the indicator that it is melting...they just grab whatever happens and claim that it is all due to us burning fossil fuels...and after they post their comments, they hop in their cars and drive to the drive in to get a milkshake.

 

[jc456]

New Crack Found in Delaware-Sized Chunk of Larsen C Ice Shelf as it Heads Toward Southern Ocean
A 2,000 square mile section of the Larsen C Ice Shelf is hanging by a thread as it continues to drift toward the Weddell Sea.



(A second crack develops in Larsen C Ice Shelf. Image source: Project MIDAS.)

The break-off section represents fully 10 percent of all the ice contained in the Larsen C system. It has been divided from the larger ice shelf by a 180 kilometer long crack that began to develop in 2009 and that swiftly lengthened during recent years. Now only a 10 kilometer wide bridge links the breaking section to the larger ice shelf. And considering the enormous stresses now being placed on this break-off section it is expected to go at any time.

Since January, according to researchers at Project MIDAS, the large crack has been widening but its length growth has stalled. However, recent reports out this week from MIDAS found that a new crack had developed at the ice-bridge end of the break-off section. The new crack appears to be rounding the corner of the bridge to begin a quicker path to segmenting the massive ice berg away from Larsen C. A testament to the powerful forces that are inevitably forcing this enormous section of ice to relinquish its hold.

Pretty amazing I'd say!

yo, yo, mattie, there is a big word there you should look up. It is 'drift'. Do you know what that would mean, it would mean the ice is floating in water already, D'OH!! your point is what exactly?

 

[Luddly Neddite]

New Crack Found in Delaware-Sized Chunk of Larsen C Ice Shelf as it Heads Toward Southern Ocean
A 2,000 square mile section of the Larsen C Ice Shelf is hanging by a thread as it continues to drift toward the Weddell Sea.



(A second crack develops in Larsen C Ice Shelf. Image source: Project MIDAS.)

The break-off section represents fully 10 percent of all the ice contained in the Larsen C system. It has been divided from the larger ice shelf by a 180 kilometer long crack that began to develop in 2009 and that swiftly lengthened during recent years. Now only a 10 kilometer wide bridge links the breaking section to the larger ice shelf. And considering the enormous stresses now being placed on this break-off section it is expected to go at any time.

Since January, according to researchers at Project MIDAS, the large crack has been widening but its length growth has stalled. However, recent reports out this week from MIDAS found that a new crack had developed at the ice-bridge end of the break-off section. The new crack appears to be rounding the corner of the bridge to begin a quicker path to segmenting the massive ice berg away from Larsen C. A testament to the powerful forces that are inevitably forcing this enormous section of ice to relinquish its hold.

Pretty amazing I'd say!

yo, yo, mattie, there is a big word there you should look up. It is 'drift'. Do you know what that would mean, it would mean the ice is floating in water already, D'OH!! your point is what exactly?

Bet you're one of those who "thinks" monkey's are proof that evolution isn't real.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Posted elsewhere, worth repeating.

Note that these links are **NSFRWNJs.

**(Not Safe For RWNJs)


Arctic Sea Ice News and Analysis | Sea ice data updated daily with one-day lag

Arctic Ice – Gone Since 2012, And Melting Far Faster Than Predicted | The Deplorable Climate Science Blog

http://www.economist.com/news/leade...be-ice-free-summer-2040-arctic-it-known-today

 

[jc456]

New Crack Found in Delaware-Sized Chunk of Larsen C Ice Shelf as it Heads Toward Southern Ocean
A 2,000 square mile section of the Larsen C Ice Shelf is hanging by a thread as it continues to drift toward the Weddell Sea.



(A second crack develops in Larsen C Ice Shelf. Image source: Project MIDAS.)

The break-off section represents fully 10 percent of all the ice contained in the Larsen C system. It has been divided from the larger ice shelf by a 180 kilometer long crack that began to develop in 2009 and that swiftly lengthened during recent years. Now only a 10 kilometer wide bridge links the breaking section to the larger ice shelf. And considering the enormous stresses now being placed on this break-off section it is expected to go at any time.

Since January, according to researchers at Project MIDAS, the large crack has been widening but its length growth has stalled. However, recent reports out this week from MIDAS found that a new crack had developed at the ice-bridge end of the break-off section. The new crack appears to be rounding the corner of the bridge to begin a quicker path to segmenting the massive ice berg away from Larsen C. A testament to the powerful forces that are inevitably forcing this enormous section of ice to relinquish its hold.

Pretty amazing I'd say!

yo, yo, mattie, there is a big word there you should look up. It is 'drift'. Do you know what that would mean, it would mean the ice is floating in water already, D'OH!! your point is what exactly?

Bet you're one of those who "thinks" monkey's are proof that evolution isn't real.

nope, just one that knows if an ice cube is floating, when it melts, it doesn't add anymore volume to the drink. It goes the same for icebergs.

 

[Bruce_T_Laney]

New Crack Found in Delaware-Sized Chunk of Larsen C Ice Shelf as it Heads Toward Southern Ocean
A 2,000 square mile section of the Larsen C Ice Shelf is hanging by a thread as it continues to drift toward the Weddell Sea.



(A second crack develops in Larsen C Ice Shelf. Image source: Project MIDAS.)

The break-off section represents fully 10 percent of all the ice contained in the Larsen C system. It has been divided from the larger ice shelf by a 180 kilometer long crack that began to develop in 2009 and that swiftly lengthened during recent years. Now only a 10 kilometer wide bridge links the breaking section to the larger ice shelf. And considering the enormous stresses now being placed on this break-off section it is expected to go at any time.

Since January, according to researchers at Project MIDAS, the large crack has been widening but its length growth has stalled. However, recent reports out this week from MIDAS found that a new crack had developed at the ice-bridge end of the break-off section. The new crack appears to be rounding the corner of the bridge to begin a quicker path to segmenting the massive ice berg away from Larsen C. A testament to the powerful forces that are inevitably forcing this enormous section of ice to relinquish its hold.

Pretty amazing I'd say!

yo, yo, mattie, there is a big word there you should look up. It is 'drift'. Do you know what that would mean, it would mean the ice is floating in water already, D'OH!! your point is what exactly?

Bet you're one of those who "thinks" monkey's are proof that evolution isn't real.

I bet ypu believe you came from monkeys don't ya?