Aerial View of Spreading Crack in Pine Island Glacier Ice Shelf
This aerial image captures a detailed view of a crack spreading across Pine Island Glacier's ice shelf. The image reveals the intricate structure of the ice blocks that fell into the rift. This crack, photographed by NASA's Digital Mapping System (DMS) on October 26, 2011, stretches approximately 240 feet wide and ranges from 165 to 190 feet deep. It highlights the ongoing changes in Antarctic ice, with scientists predicting the crack will result in a 300-square-mile iceberg calving. Suitable for climate change documentation, geological studies, and educational material on glaciology.
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