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Wilkins Ice Shelf, Antarctica
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Wilkins Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Wilkins Ice Shelf. Satellite image showing the location of the Wilkins Ice Shelf (just above and right of centre) on the Antarctic Peninsula. An area of 405 square kilometres broke away from this ice shelf in March 2008, and as of 2009 the rest of the ice shelf (some 14, 000 square kilometres) is attached to the land only by a narrow strip of ice. It is thought that global warming will eventually cause the entire ice shelf to be lost. Image data obtained at 14:15 UTC on 29 March 2008, using the MODIS instrument on NASAs Terra satellite
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This print showcases the Wilkins Ice Shelf in Antarctica, providing a satellite image that highlights its location on the Antarctic Peninsula. The image reveals an area of approximately 405 square kilometers that broke away from this immense ice shelf back in March 2008. Astonishingly, as of 2009, the remaining part of the ice shelf, spanning around 14,000 square kilometers, is only connected to land by a narrow strip of ice. Experts predict that with ongoing global warming trends, it is inevitable for this entire ice shelf to be lost eventually. The photograph was taken at precisely 14:15 UTC on March 29th, 2008 using NASAs Terra satellite and its MODIS instrument. It offers valuable data for climatological research and sheds light on the alarming consequences of climate change. The sight of clouds hovering above adds an ethereal touch to this breathtaking snapshot captured from space. With references to oceanography, geography, glaciology and earth sciences among others; this image serves as a stark reminder of how our planet's delicate balance is being disrupted by human-induced factors such as global warming. As we witness the disintegration and breaking up of significant natural formations like the Wilkins Ice Shelf over time; it becomes imperative for us to take collective action towards mitigating climate change before irreversible damage occurs.
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