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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

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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.

Total ice loss on the Larsen ice shelf, 1960-2008

Researchers continue to watch a massive rift in Antarctica likely to create a Delaware-sized iceberg

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