"Researchers Uncover Strange Behavior in Antarctica's Largest Ice Shelf"

Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have discovered that the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica is jolted daily by movements of ice streams, affecting its stability. This previously unnoticed phenomenon, which can trigger icequakes and fractures, highlights potential impacts on global sea levels. The study reveals that these slip events, causing the ice shelf to move several centimeters once or twice a day, have likely gone undetected for over a century. The findings underscore the importance of understanding ice shelf dynamics in the context of climate change.