Satellite data shows entire Conger ice shelf has collapsed in Antarctica
by Donna Lu from Science | The Guardian on (#5XG18)
Nasa scientist says complete collapse of ice shelf as big as Rome during unusually high temperatures is sign of what might be coming'
An ice shelf about the size of Rome has completely collapsed in East Antarctica within days of record high temperatures, according to satellite data.
The Conger ice shelf, which had an approximate surface area of 1,200 sq km, collapsed around 15 March, scientists said on Friday.
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