Antarctic Ice Shelf Dynamics Ross Ice Shelf: Daily Ice Jumps in Antarctica Raise Concerns About Icequakes admin, April 19, 2024 A recent study has revealed an unexpected phenomenon in Antarctica. The massive Ross Ice Shelf, which is comparable in size to France, experiences periodic shifts forward of several centimeters. This movement is caused by the Whillans Ice Stream, a fast-flowing icy river that occasionally becomes stuck and then surges forward…. Continue Reading