Project information

COLEMAN, Prof. Richard
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
Amery Ice Shelf

Project aim

The project involves the use of GPS and satellite imagery to measure the propagation (widening, elongation and height displacement) of rifts seen in the front of the Amery Ice Shelf. Understanding the mechanics of rifting provides the necessary knowledge to predict future calving of the ice shelf and whether the rate of calving is being influenced by global climate change.

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