Larsen Ice Shelf

The Larsen Ice Shelf is a large, floating extension of the ice sheet on Antarctica's coast, composed of thick ice that flows outward over the ocean. It acts as a barrier, holding back inland glaciers and regulating ice flow into the sea. Over recent decades, especially due to climate change, parts of the Larsen Ice Shelf have experienced significant breakup and disintegration, contributing to sea-level rise. These changes highlight the impact of warming temperatures on Antarctic ice and the importance of monitoring ice dynamics to understand future sea-level prospects.