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- Source :
- Scholastic DynaMath; Apr2017, Vol. 35 Issue 7, p10-12, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The article focuses on understanding why glacial ice in the polar regions of the Earth is melting at a speedy pace. The difference between glacier, ice sheet, and ice shelf is mentioned. It states the Project MIDAS which is making a research on the growing crack in a giant ice shelf, called Larsen C, on the off coast of Antarctica. The complication of the Larsen C’s crack-up is emphasized.
- Subjects :
- GLACIERS
ICE
ICE sheets
ICE shelves
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07327773
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Scholastic DynaMath
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 121932951