NASA | Operation IceBridge: Getz Mission in 3 Minutes

The video follows Operation Icebridge's mission to study the Antarctic ice shelf, focusing on the Gets Ice Shelf. It explores various forms of ice, including sea ice and icebergs, and examines the calving front where new icebergs form. The mission aims to understand the bathymetry below the ice shelf and the circulation of warm water that contributes to ice melting. Inland, the study includes extinct volcanoes and the dynamics of ice flow. The journey concludes with scenic views of the Antarctic Peninsula and a return to Chile.

What is the primary goal of Operation Icebridge in the Antarctic?

• To measure the thickness of the icebergs

• To study the mass loss of the Gets Ice Shelf

• To explore new routes for ships

• To photograph wildlife in the Antarctic

What is the significance of the crack forming at the calving front of the Gets Ice Shelf?

• It reveals a new underwater volcano

• It shows the ice shelf is expanding

• It indicates a new iceberg is forming

• It suggests the ice shelf is stable

How does the gravimeter help in studying the ice shelf?

• By capturing images of the ice surface

• By sensing the mass of rock below the ocean

• By measuring the temperature of the ice

• By detecting the speed of ice flow

What geological features are observed during the inland survey in Marie Birdland?

• Large freshwater lakes

• Deep ocean trenches

• Extinct volcanoes

• Active volcanoes

What scenic view is described as the team returns to Chile?

• A vast desert landscape

• A dense tropical rainforest

• The Northern Lights

• The Antarctic Peninsula with its mountain chain