An Iceberg the Size of Delaware Just Broke Away From Antarctica
If Larsen C’s shelf front retreats past this line, called the compressive arch, the shelf is likely to collapse.
If Larsen C’s shelf front retreats past this line, called the compressive arch, the shelf is likely to collapse.
The glaciers will feel less resistance to flow, effectively removing a cork in front of them.”
According to Dr. Rignot, the stability of the whole ice shelf is threatened, as the shelf front thins.