Giant iceberg is born in Antarctica.
In this region the front of the ice has now retreated to its 1947 position. The Ronne iceberg is four times the size of the last large iceberg to calve in the region which came from Larsen Ice Shelf. Although ice shelves are retreating on the Antarctic Peninsula as a result of regional warming, we do not believe that this event is associated with climate change. BAS has a small depot on the iceberg but expects to be able to use it for air operations as normal since the iceberg is large and stable. British Antarctic Survey conducts a number of diverse research projects on Antarctic ice and climate.