Key Points
- 18 million tons of iceberg break-off
- Sorgenfri Gletsjer glacier
- British Antarctic Survey (BAS) team
By the Numbers
18 million tons1 kilometer100 meters
An 18 million ton iceberg broke off from the Sorgenfri Gletsjer glacier in Greenland, observed by scientists and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) team. The glacier's front was over 1 kilometer wide and 100 meters thick.
The iceberg break-off resulted in massive waves and ice chunks hitting the water, highlighting the effects of climate change. The nearby RRS Sir David Attenborough ship and its crew observed the event and took necessary precautions.
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- What is the cause of this event?
- Climate change and melting of glaciers.
- How wide was the glacier's front?
- Over 1 kilometer.
- What did the nearby ship and crew do during the event?
- Observed the event and took necessary precautions.
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