West Antarctica
Antarctic ice shelf collapse linked to global warmingWhen was the last ice-shelf collapse of this magnitude? About 11,000 years ago, according to this ABC news report. Read more.
Larsen Ice ShelfWikipedia reports that the Larsen Ice Shelf is named for Carl Anton Larsen, a Norwegian captain who explored the area in 1893. Read more.
Antactic ice sheet is an 'awakened giant'In New Scientist, experts compared the collapse of the Larsen Ice Shelf to pulling a cork from a bottle. Read more.
