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A map of Antarctica shows where the Larsen C ice shelf has broken, creating one of the largest icebergs ever since observation began. The iceberg is roughly the size of Delaware.

A Delaware-sized iceberg has broken off of the Antarctic Peninsula

Environment

One of the largest icebergs ever recorded has snapped off the West Antarctic ice shelf, scientists who have monitored the growing crack for years said on Wednesday.

Residents view the first iceberg of the season as it passes the South Shore, also known as "Iceberg Alley", near Ferryland Newfoundland, Canada April 16, 2017.

A tiny Canadian town has a new best friend: This massive, gorgeous iceberg

Culture

Huge ice island breaks off of Greenland glacier

Environment

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The World

Geo answer

Environment

For today’s Geo Quiz, we were looking for the name of the Antarctic ice shelf that’s gotten a lot smaller recently. A chunk of ice about the size of New York City has broken away and shattering into a mass of icebergs. The answer is the Wilkins Ice Shelf. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with glaciologist […]

The World

Geo Quiz and Answer

Arts, Culture & Media

We’re looking for a part of the North American continental shelf that sits under water, just off the coast of Newfoundland.The answer is the Grand Banks. Marine archaeologist Dwight Coleman tells anchor Marco Werman about an ongoing project to explore the shipwrecks and underwater landscape of the Grand Banks.

The World

Geo answer

Today’s answer is the Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean. That’s where the Greenpeace ship “Esperanza” is tailing a Japanese whaling ship. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Jonah Fisher who is aboard the Greenpeace ship.

Norwegian seaport

Arts, Culture & Media

For the Geo Quiz, we’re looking for a Norwegian seaport up above the Arctic Circle: It’s in the extreme northeast corner of Norway, near the border with Russia. This northern city is also the northern-most stop for the Hurtigruten cruise line.