
An East Antarctica ice shelf disintegrated this month following a period of extreme heat in the region, according to scientists.
Satellite images show the 1,200 square-kilometre Conger Ice Shelf collapsed completely on or around March 15.

An East Antarctica ice shelf disintegrated this month following a period of extreme heat in the region, according to scientists.
Satellite images show the 1,200 square-kilometre Conger Ice Shelf collapsed completely on or around March 15.