A massive iceberg, larger than New York City, has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica, according to researchers on Friday. In January, the rift pushed northeast at more than half a mile each day, cutting through the 490-foot thick floating ice shelf. The iceberg formed after the crack widened on the morning of Feb. 26, "releasing it from the rest of [the] floating ice shelf," according to the BAS. "Halley Station is located inland of all the active chasms, on the part of the ice shelf that remains connected to the continent," said Francis. The 12-person team left Halley Research Station early last month, which is now closed for the Antarctic winter.

Source: Fox News March 01, 2021 05:26 UTC