Abstract
An established rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf, formerly constrained by a suture zone containing marine ice, grew rapidly during 2014 and is likely in the near future to generate the largest calving event since the 1980s and result in a new minimum area for the ice shelf. Here we investigate the recent development of the rift, quantify the projected calving event and, using a numerical model, assess its likely impact on ice shelf stability. We find that the ice front is at risk of becoming unstable when the anticipated calving event occurs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1223-1227 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Cryosphere |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jun 2015 |