A Crack in an Antarctic Ice Shelf Grew 17 Miles in the Last Two Months - The New York Times

"A rapidly advancing crack in Antarctica’s fourth-largest

ice shelf has scientists concerned that it is getting

close to a full break. The rift has accelerated this

year in an area already vulnerable to warming

temperatures. Since December, the crack has grown

by the length of about five football fields each day. "

A Crack in an Antarctic Ice Shelf Grew 17 Miles in the Last Two Months - The New York Times