Vast cracks in arctic ice

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7417123.stm

Dramatic evidence of the break-up of the Arctic ice-cap has emerged from research during an expedition by the Canadian military.
Scientists travelling with the troops found major new fractures during an assessment of the state of giant ice shelves in Canada's far north.
The team found a network of cracks that stretched for more than 10 miles (16km) on Ward Hunt, the area's largest shelf.
The fate of the vast ice blocks is seen as a key indicator of climate change.

[mikelgb]

1. satellite picture:

(video at link)

[Bobbieo]

2. There is something going on - Last week it was 115 degrees in Yuma, Az

Today it is 68 degrees and raining.

[Zachstar]

3. Cold Front...

[tinrobot]

5. The ice melts, and it cools the ocean for a little bit...

This causes cold fronts for a while... until the ice is gone.

Then it just keeps getting hotter.

[Zachstar]

4. Things like this are showing that the ice is not going to last.

Granted we are going to get lucky this year and not lose it all. But it is almost a given that within 10 years there will be little to none left.