Antarctic Ice Shelf The Size of France Suddenly Jumps Once or Twice a Day
Earth's surface typically creeps at a pace we can barely perceive.
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Earth's surface typically creeps at a pace we can barely perceive.
Although earthquakes may seem uncommon in the New York area, they are not unheard of -- and there are similarities to earthquakes experienced in St. Louis, according to seismologist Doug Wiens at Washington University in St. Louis.
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 - Research from Washington University in St. Louis reveals significant daily shifts in Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf, driven by an ice stream's activity. The Ross Ice Shelf, the largest of its kind in A
"We found that the whole shelf suddenly moves about 6 to 8 centimeters (or 3 inches) once or twice a day..."
A conveyer belt of ice jostles the entire Ross Ice Shelf out of place at least once daily, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.