IceBridge Flies 300 Hours of Antarctic Science Flights

IceBridge Flies 300 Hours of Antarctic Science Flights

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Other, Biology, Geography, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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Operation Icebridge, a NASA mission, has been measuring changes in Antarctic ice for eight years. It uses advanced instruments to bridge the gap between the Icesat satellites. The mission focuses on mapping the sea floor and observing ice coverage, providing crucial data for predicting ice melt and sea level rise. This year, flights were based in Chile, but future missions will operate from Antarctica to explore new targets.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What changes were observed in the Antarctic sea ice coverage this year?

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Describe the significance of the crack found in the Larsen Sea ice shelf.

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