Tag: Brunt Ice Shelf

The Polar Retrospective - 10 tractors for Antarctica, iceberg calving triggered by tides, and wildfires and polar bears

Polar Journal AG Team

The Polar Retrospective looks at recent stories from around the world’s polar regions. This week we take a look at a $17 million contract between the Norwegian Polar Institute and Prinoth, at new insights into the role of ocean tides in triggering iceberg calving in Antarctica, and consequences of wildfires on polar bears.

Another iceberg calves in the Weddell Sea

Heiner Kubny

A 380 km² iceberg broke off from the Brunt Ice Shelf in the early hours of May 20, 2024. The event had been expected for several weeks.

Antarctica - huge iceberg broken off

Heiner Kubny

A 1550 km² huge iceberg broke off from the 150 m thick Brunt Ice Shelf. The break happened on Sunday, January 22, 2023 during a flood.

Polarstern expedition investigates iceberg A74

Heiner Kubny

A huge iceberg broke off from the Antarctic ice sheet about two weeks ago. Photographs taken from the seafloor show an astonishing diversity of life.

Iceberg calving off Brunt Ice Shelf

Dr. Michael Wenger

The long-awaited calving of a giant iceberg near the British station Halley VI has now happened.

Next iceberg on the way soon

Heiner Kubny

Recent satellite photos give reason for the formation of an iceberg the size of New York. The 'calving' of the iceberg seems inevitable. The only question is: when?