HEADLINES & GLOBAL NEWS
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Mar 01, 2021 09:53 AM EST
A massive iceberg in Antarctica which is bigger than New York City broke off from the continent s Brunt Ice Shelf, Friday morning. The break-off of the iceberg was the aftermath of a crack that has formed in the ice shelf back in November which continued to grow.
Iceberg in Antarctica Breaks Off from Brunt Ice Shelf
According to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), the iceberg was around 1270 square kilometers big and was freed from the ice shelf in a process referred to as calving. The iceberg in Antarctica split just near the BAS s Halley Research Station, which is currently closed for the winter. The 12-person staff of the research station left in early February.