Satellite data shows entire Conger ice shelf has collapsed in Antarctica

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/25/satellite-data-shows-entire-conger-ice-shelf-has-collapsed-in-antarctica


An ice shelf about the size of Rome has completely collapsed in East Antarctica within days of record high temperatures, according to satellite data.

The Conger ice shelf, which had an approximate surface area of 1,200 sq km, collapsed around 15 March, scientists said on Friday.

East Antarctica saw unusually high temperatures last week, with Concordia station hitting a record temperature of -11.8C on 18 March, more than 40C warmer than seasonal norms. The record temperatures were the result of an atmospheric river that trapped heat over the continent.

Ice shelves are extensions of ice sheets that float over the ocean, playing an important role in restraining inland ice. Without them, inland ice flows faster into the ocean, resulting in sea level rise.

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[WarGamer]

1. I was just telling someone here yesterday...

Mitigation is fantasy.

Humankind needs to PREPARE for the new reality

[SoonerPride]

3. The best way to prepare is to stop having children

[WarGamer]

4. that'd help

Will take a new way of thinking.

Don't issue new building permits in areas likely to be underwater in 30 yrs

Don't issue new building permits in areas that will be especially susceptible to high heat and drought

DO build new cities in areas with moderate climates.

DO build cities with infrastructure engineering to eliminate the need for cars

Build large residential structures underground. Build community nuclear power generators. Density, cluster residential and commercial/retail structures.

Identify future agricultural areas.

Make a treaty with Canada to help them turn "taiga" into farmland.

Keep the military strong because the next wars will be for food and water and habitable land

[BComplex]

2. We have conservatives to thank for all of this nightmare we're watching unfold.

They seem to only "conserve" the really bad ideas.

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5. They only want to conserve white patriarchy.

[Duppers]

6. K & R