As long predicted, the glacial melting in the Antarctic Peninsula has finally resulted in the breakage of the Wilkins Ice Shelf bridge. This 25-mile connection between the ice shelf and Antarctica has been noticeably in peril since August of 2008. On Saturday, April 4th (2009), this bridge broke and shattered into hundreds of smaller icebergs. Because of the exposure the shelf now has to the open sea, additional breaking is likely to occur. Climate change and the warming climate are directly associated with this event. Whatever your position is on the topics of global warming, climate change, etc., this recent event has definitely drawn attention and raised concerns.
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Below are articles that refer to this recent situation as well as an Associated Press video that is posted on You Tube.
AP Video Report on Wilkins Ice Shelf Breakage (Posted on You Tube)
