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 significance of the Icebridge data in understanding the ice shelf?

Describe the types of ice observed during the flight over Antarctica.

What does the crack in the ice shelf indicate about its stability?

How does the shape of the ocean floor below the ice shelf affect the ice shelf itself?

What geological features are observed in Marie Birdland, and what is their significance?