Report: Giant Arctic ice shelf breaks up: CNN

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The largest ice shelf in the Arctic, which has remained intact for 3,000 years, has officially broken up, as reported by scientists from the United States and Canada. This event parallels similar occurrences in the Antarctic, where ice shelves have also disintegrated. The discussion raises critical questions regarding the implications of these changes for global warming and climate change evidence.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The largest ice shelf in the Arctic, a solid feature for 3,000 years, has broken up, scientists in the United States and Canada said on Monday.

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/09/22/arctic.ice.reut/index.html
 
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Kinda similar to what has been occurring in the antarctic, the shelves of Ice that have broken up there, as well.
Wonder if there is any evidence for Global Warming?
 

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