Wilkins Ice Shelf in Antarctic break-up! (2008.03.25)

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A chunk of ice the size of the Isle of Man has started to break away from Antarctica in what scientists say is further evidence of a warming climate. Satellite images suggest that part of the ice shelf is disintegrating, and will soon crumble away. The Wilkins Ice Shelf has been stable for most of the last century, but began retreating in the 1990s. Full article and source of video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7313264.stm Read more: 2008.03.25. Press Release - University of Colorado at Boulder: Antarctic ice shelf disintegrating as result of climate change, say scientists http://www.physorg.com/news125674872.html 2008.03.25. Press Release - British Antarctic Survey: Antarctic ice shelf 'hangs by a thread' http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/press/press_releases/press_release.php?id=376 2008.03.25. The National Snow and Ice Data Center: Antarctic Ice Shelf Disintegration Underscores a Warming World http://nsidc.org/news/press/20080325_Wilkins.html 2008.03.25. ScienceDaily: Huge Iceberg Breaks Away, Antarctic Ice Shelf 'Hangs By A Thread' http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080325120714.htm

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