Massive iceberg breaking off Antartica is normal, say scientists | The Malaysian Insight

Scientists say ice will break off Antarctic ice shelves when they gain enough mass. – EPA pic, October 1, 2019.

A MORE than 1500-sq-km iceberg broke off Antarctica in recent days, but the event is part of a normal cycle and is not related to climate change, scientists say. The iceberg, dubbed D28, broke away from the Amery ice shelf between September 24 and 25, according to observations from European and American satellites.

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