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To worry or not to worry? The crack in the Antarctic Larson ice shelf grew by 6 miles. It is now 100 miles long. What happens worst case?

Posted - January 21, 2017

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  • 316
    worst case, the ice shelf breaks off, falls into the ocean, and the oceans around the world rise by 4 inches (about 10cm)
      January 21, 2017 9:33 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Not a problem or a huge problem Maurice? Thank you for reply and Happy Saturday! :)
      January 21, 2017 10:17 AM MST
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