#brunt ice shelf

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chick peers out from parent bird's brood pouch, Halley Bay rookery, Brunt Ice Shelf, Antarctica, August.

Photographer: Doug Allan

[mindblowingscience]

On May 20th, 2024, an iceberg measuring 380 square kilometers (~147 mi2) broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This event (A-83) is this region's third significant iceberg calving in the past four years. The first came in 2021, when A-74 broke off the ice sheet, while an even larger berg named A-81 followed in 2023.

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[biblio-smia]

the one rule [ethan landry x reader]

pairing: gender neutral reader x reader

scream 6 spoilers, brief mention of death slightly canon-divergent (timeline-wise)

Ethan Landry was on thin ice.

This was apparent when Chad slammed him against a car, throwing accusations his way. The suspicion of Ethan did not cease when they got home, the image of Anika's body hitting the floor burned into Chad's mind.

Chad's demands were absurd; Ethan knew this but he also knew that noncompliance would make him complicit with any crimes Chad thought he committed. Ethan had no choice.

All doors inside the dorm must be kept open. At all times.

It wasn't an easy rule to follow, and the force of Chad's angry fist pounding on Ethan's door made Ethan jump a handful of times before he finally got used to leaving his doors wide open.

The measure, while extreme, was not unprompted; Quinn and Anika were dead. Mindy grieved, but Chad... Chad was on the verge of madness. Every move he made was filled with paranoia, his fear for the safety of his friends outweighing any rational thinking. Ethan Landry got the brunt of the outrageous behavior — he was at the top of the suspect list.

Even as the loss of your friends put a halt to your world, the one that existed outside your bubble did not stop spinning.

The deaths of Jason Carvey, Greg Buckner, Quinn Bailey, and Anika Kayoko were all off-campus; their occupations as Blackmore students were just a coincidence.

The world went on. You could either move on with it or get left behind.

You had an econ test on Friday because, of course, you did. But you would rather do something other than sit around and wait for the killer to attack again. You knew it would happen eventually; your days were most likely numbered, but if you were to die tomorrow you wanted to go without regrets.

You tried not to seem insensitive when asking Ethan if he'd like to study together for your upcoming test, but he was quick to accept and you wondered if he was living like you.

You arrived at Ethan and Chad's shared dorm with a rigid back and sweaty palms, waiting for Chad to verify your identity through the peephole before you were allowed to enter. You could not blame him for his method of dealing with things. If it was someone you really loved, you would do the same.

Chad opened the door slowly. His trust in you was limited, and you knew how your presence at their dorm seemed, but he let you in - as long as you followed the rule.

Ethan met you in the small living room, Chad sending a wary glance before he retreated into his own room, across the hall from Ethan's. The door stayed open.

Ethan led you to his small room, cozy and lived-in with posters of all kinds decorating the limited walls. There was only space for a twin-sized bed and a shelf opposite of it, so you made do on the ground.

You set your bag down and looked around, although there was not much to see. You soaked in each detail of his room, from the faded posters to the books and CDs decorating his self, stickers plastered and peeling of the sides of the furniture. One book in particular caught your eye.

It was a piece of literature you hadn't heard of before, but it was well-loved - many of the pages were dog eared and you were sure you'd see annotations if you were to open it. You picked up the book, glancing curiously at Ethan. He responded with a questioning glance. Weren't you here for econ?

You took a seat on Ethan's floor, leaning up against his bed. Before he could protest, you patted the space next to you. Ethan obliged and you tried your hardest not to lean into him.

Your fingers graced the cover of the book, searching the surface for any answers.

"What's it about?" You asked Ethan with a smile.

You could've opened the book, just a little, to read the summary but the way Ethan's hands were on his knees, nervously balling the fabric of his jeans was much more fun.

"Well," Ethan stammered out, caught a little off-guard from your sudden curiosity. It made you smile.

"It's about this guy and this girl who end up together through the weirdest circumstances - and they didn't really plan on it, but it happened, and the guy kind of goes crazy doing anything he can to protect this girl, even though they just met... he didn't realize it but he fell in love with her..."

Ethan trailed off, shakily breathing as he realized how close you had gotten. He was not used to this. You weren't paying attention to the book anymore, your entire focus was on him — his lips.

"And she'd do the same for him... because she loves him?"

Ethan forgot all about the book, barely understanding what you were saying. You were so close he could see the highlights in your eyes.

"Y..yeah! The point is that they'd do.... they'd do almost anything for each other because she's so... in love with..."

Ethan's words were swallowed by you as your lips were placed on his, gently and softly. His body tensed as his brain panicked, an unexpected situation thrust suddenly into his lap.

You pulled back, eyes wide in fear that you’d misread the situation. Your body went still as you leaned back, mouth gaping open to apologize—

And then Ethan leaned in, hand on your cheek and he kissed you.

It was awkward and it was soft, reflective of the boy pressed up against you. Ethan fumbled around as he tried to adjust to you and your touch that sent electricity through his body.

You broke away and you took a long, shuddering breath, taking a moment to let your eyes take in Ethan and his slightly-parted pink lips, the quick rise and fall of his chest, his eyes—

You couldn't help yourself as your hands flew up to Ethan's face, his own moving to rest on your waist. You guided him, teaching him where to lean and tilt his head as your lips detached and reattached, the sounds of your lips on his driving Ethan crazy. Hands began to wander and a low sound traveled out of Ethan's mouth and to your ears, one that made you place your lips against Ethan's neck in an attempt to retrieve another.

And then, with Ethan's lips on yours again and his eyes shut, Ethan stuck out his leg to push the door closed.

He didn’t care what Chad would accuse him of for doing so. He forgot the way Chad slammed him against a car, demanding answers for Ethan's disappearance and the suspicion in his eyes. Ethan did not need Chad’s trust. He just needed you. All Ethan could think about was you; all he could feel was your lips on and off his, swelling up as you kissed and Ethan whimpered again, louder now that he was confident the sound was only for you.

The ice cracked; Ethan was sinking now, but at least it was into you.

[mapsontheweb]

A new iceberg the size of Greater London has calved from Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf.

Last night, the crack Chasm-1 fully extended through the 150m thick ice - a decade after BAS scientists first detected that cracks in the ice sheet were growing.

by @BAS_News

[dailyoverview]

Last week, the Brunt Ice Shelf broke away from Antarctica after many years of gradual fracturing. The calving formed a new iceberg twice the size of New York City, with an area of about 600 square miles (1,550 square kilometers). Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey say this event is the result of natural forces, not climate change.

-75.140121°, -24.808559°

Source imagery: European Space Agency

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

A Winter Wanderer in the Weddell Sea

Since breaking from the Brunt Ice Shelf in May 2024, a large Antarctic iceberg spent the first few months of its existence mostly hemmed in by the surrounding glue-like sea ice, especially in the new rifts. But late in the Southern Hemisphere’s winter, when sea ice began to fracture and drift, Iceberg A-83 made some progress in its seaward journey away from the shelf.

These false-color images show the iceberg on May 22, 2024 (top), shortly after the ice broke from the shelf, and on August 26, 2024 (bottom). Both images were acquired with the TIRS-2 (Thermal Infrared Sensor-2) on Landsat 9. They are part of a special expanded data collection program called LEAP (Landsat Extended Acquisitions of the Poles), which has been building year-round image records of glaciers, ice shelves, and sea ice around Antarctica, Greenland, and the Arctic Ocean since 2022.

Thermal images like these can help scientists keep watch over Earth’s polar areas, even when the Sun is below the horizon and visible images are unavailable. Winter in the region lasts from March through October, with 105 of these days engulfed in 24-hour darkness, according to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The BAS operates the Halley VI Research Station, which is located on the remainder of the Brunt Ice Shelf.

Yellows and oranges indicate areas where surface temperatures are warmer, like open water or thin sea ice, while blues denote areas of colder temperatures, like the thicker ice of the iceberg and adjacent ice shelf. BAS has noted that winter air temperatures on the ice shelf are typically below minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit), with extreme lows of around minus 55°C (minus 67°F).

Note the relatively cool surface temperature of the ice-covered Weddell Sea in August compared to May. Sea ice around Antarctica reaches its maximum annual extent and thickness in late winter, usually around mid- to late-September. But even the relatively thick, late-winter sea ice can succumb to a large iceberg, in this case about the size of Portland, Oregon. According to Christopher Shuman, a University of Maryland, Baltimore County, glaciologist based at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, cracks in the sea ice were evident in late July. The berg “clearly had broken from the ‘glue’ (mélange) in early August,” he said.

By September, the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1 mission and the NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite observed that several pieces had broken off from Iceberg A-83 as it spun and tried to pass the McDonald Ice Rumples, a submerged knob of bedrock that has served as a pinning point for part of the shelf. However, none of the broken iceberg pieces were large enough to be named by the U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC). As of September 13, Iceberg A-83 was the 15th largest of the 46 Antarctic icebergs being tracked by the USNIC.

NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Kathryn Hansen.

[xerohourcheese]

"The dog did it."

"We live in the Halley Research Station on the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica, you are the only domesticated animal within five thousand miles."

"THE! DOG! DID! IT!"

[robbierobsz]

I found this on NewsBreak: Chilling Departure: Iceberg the Size of Portland, Oregon Breaks Free in Spectacular Antarctic Display

I found this on NewsBreak: Chilling Departure: Iceberg the Size of Portland, Oregon Breaks Free in Spectacular Antarctic Display

[torontoneckandbackpainclini]

When Should You Turn to Chiropractic Service in Toronto

In the relentless rhythm of modern life, our bodies often bear the brunt of stress, sedentary habits, and the occasional awkward twist or turn. When nagging pains or discomfort start to disrupt our daily groove, consider visiting a chiropractor. But, when exactly should you turn to chiropractic service in Toronto? Let's dive in and find out.  

Lingering Pain That Won't Quit

Do you know that persistent twinge in your lower back or the dull ache in your neck that won't go away? If you've tried the usual home remedies—rest, ice, heat—and still find yourself doing the pain shuffle, it might be a sign to give chiropractic care a shot. Chiropractors are like body mechanics, fine-tuning your joints and spine to help alleviate those persistent aches that refuse to take a backseat.

That Uncomfortable Desk Job

If your daily grind involves hours of hunching over a computer, your body might silently scream for help. People with desk jobs often suffer from poor posture, which, in turn, can result in back pain, headaches, and even tingling in your extremities. A chiropractor can work magic to realign your spine, offering relief from the physical toll and tussle.

 Sports-Related Strains and Sprains

Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned athlete, pushing your physical limits can sometimes lead to strains, sprains, or misalignments. If that pickup basketball game leaves you with more than just memories, a chiropractor can be your go-to teammate in the recovery game. They specialize in musculoskeletal issues, helping you get back on your feet and into the game.

Prolonged Migraines and Headaches 

Some people suffer from migraines and headaches, and no medication eradicates them. In such conditions, you can consider chiropractic care. The tension and misalignments in the neck and spine can contribute to chronic headaches and migraines. A chiropractor can use various adjustments to target the root cause while offering relief without necessarily taking painkillers. 

Pre and Postnatal Care 

Pregnancy is known as a beautiful journey, but sometimes, it brings physical discomfort. The changes in your body before and after pregnancy can impact your lifestyle. Sometimes, these changes can lead to back pain, hip pain, and overall discomfort. In such conditions, chiropractic service in Toronto during the pregnancy can help you to address these issues while promoting a healthier pregnancy experience. Postnatally, chiropractors can assist in realigning the spine, addressing any lingering discomfort from the birthing process. 

Numbness and Tingling 

If you are suffering from persistent numbness or tingling in your limbs, this is the right time to pay attention. The pinched nerves or spinal misalignments can be the culprits. A chiropractor can assess and address this kind of issue through various adjustments, potentially alleviating these annoying sensations that make you feel you are constantly on pins and needles. 

Restriction in Mobility 

When everyday movements become a struggle—whether it's turning your head, reaching for a high shelf, or bending to tie your shoes—it's a clear sign that your body is trying to tell you something. Chiropractors specialize in enhancing mobility by addressing joint restrictions and promoting optimal function. If you feel less agile than usual, it might be the right time to schedule that chiropractic appointment. 

Post-Injury Recovery 

In case you have sustained an injury recently, particularly one that affects the musculoskeletal system, receiving chiropractic therapy is an advantageous aspect of your recovery process. Together with other medical specialists, chiropractors can help you recover by adjusting you and offering therapies that promote healing. 

If you are aware of self-care and don't want to indulge in the potential adverse effects of medication, then obtaining a chiropractic service in Toronto would be the best option. This service is not just about addressing the pain but fostering overall well-being and ensuring that your body moves and functions at its best. 

Resource: https://torontoneckandbackpainca.wordpress.com/2023/12/19/when-should-you-turn-to-chiropractic-service-in-toronto/

[ramblinganthropologist]

Writober 2023 20 - Frosty

(I swear I posted this but w/e)

Summary: Snow used to be Aeronwen's favorite thing. Now it's just a reminder of what she lost.

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Another day, another stack of books that needed to be organized.

At least they had put them on the cart this time instead of leaving them in the study rooms or somewhere she wouldn’t have thought to look. The people who used the library on the regular had finally gotten it through their skulls to leave the used books there so she or her cousin could shelve them.

The skeletons helped, but so did positive reinforcement. At least that’s what she was going to stand by if the Inquisitor asked.

“Looks like all of these are from the primal section.” Aeronwen started to push the cart towards the section, listening as the wheels squeaked. They would probably need oiling – she could get some from the quartermaster if she asked politely. And she always asked politely – it was part of her charm.

The primal section of the library was one of the more frequented areas. After all, various Circle apprentices had wound up in the Inquisition and not all of them were close to finishing their training. Primal wasn’t as subtle as the other fields – you knew when you set something on fire or electrocuted it – so it was a natural draw for young mages who wanted to see actual results for once.

It was what had drawn her there in the first place, back when she had first come to the Circle.

Aeronwen frowned and shook her head. “No… don’t think about that. You don’t have time to cry.”

Her eyes still stung as she rolled her cart down the aisle, looking for open spaces to place books in. Here, amid the books telling mages the best way to harness primal forces, she felt tiny and alone. Once, it had been her home, but now it was nothing but strangers.

And just her luck – it took her straight to the section on ice magic.

Her hand trembled as she took the first book out. It was one she knew well – a staple of young Circle mages beginning their studies in primal magic. She had it memorized from years of reading it and being Tranquil had only reinforced her memory.

Ways to avoid frost burns.

Though ice magic is not like regular ice, there is still a chance of injury if one does not specialize in the field. One should always be careful to regulate one’s energy – unguarded skin could frost over and cause injury.

Aeronwen had read that passage over and over as a child, worrying that she might harm herself with magic frost. It had never happened; as the book stated, those who specialized in ice magic didn’t need to worry about it.

She had specialized in it once… back before the Chantry had made her Tranquil.

The book slammed into the shelf with enough force to make the sound ring out through the quiet library. Aeronwen felt her face heat up as she glanced over her shoulder – there were a few people there studying, and they had been startled by the noise. They looked a little annoyed to say the least, but they soon went back to their studies.

She needed to reign herself in – it wasn’t the books’ faults…

With a sigh, Aeronwen continued shelving the books. Her motions were quieter, more direct as she focused on returning each volume to its spot. The sounds were softer now – the books didn’t deserve to be mistreated after all. They weren’t there to take the brunt of her frustration.

After a few minutes of quiet work, her cart was empty. She was glad to leave the primal section behind, not even pausing to look over her shoulder. Instead, she returned the cart to where it usually sat waiting to be filled again.

Aeronwen sighed as she returned to her desk, staring down at her notes of what people had taken out or returned. The last thing she wanted to do was go through the list, but it was her job. So, with a shake of her head, she started to read.

“Look, it’s snowing!”

Snow?

The voices shouting the weather belonged to some young mage apprentices crowded by the window, hands pressed to the glass. Judging from their robes, they had come from Antiva, so it wasn’t a surprise that snow surprised them.

Indeed, a light snow had begun to fall on Skyhold and the surrounding mountains. It was the fluffy kind, the one that was easier to shovel that the heavy, wet snow that often fell in the area. No doubt it wouldn’t lay too heavily, it-

Her page was getting wet.

Aeronwen blinked as she realized tears were beginning to trickle down her face. She wiped it away, but more tears followed. She backed away from her list, not wanting to mess up the details, and took a shaky breath.

It didn’t help – a sob was building in her chest.

Without a word, she stood and left the library. The hallway had a window, so she got to watch the snow fall as tears continued to run down her face. She hiccupped back that sob as she picked up her pace – not quite a run, but too fast to be a walk.

The cold air and snow bit her skin as she made her way to the mage tower. Her footsteps echoed on the stairs when she sprinted up, tears flowing freely. Her vision was a blur – she was going on muscle memory.

Eventually, she found her room and unlocked the door with shaky hands. Aeronwen all but fell on her bed, shoulders shaking as she cried into her pillow.

It wasn’t fair.

It wasn’t fair that the one magic she loved more than anything had been taken away from her by a religion she didn’t even believe in. When they had burned the mark into her forehead, they had melted the ice within her. The only thing left was dark death, whispering to her in the night when she tried to sleep.

And now, even though she had broken past it, she couldn’t even summon a snowflake. Oh, how hard she had tried during the nights when people slept. How many hours she had spent staring at her hand, trying to form an icicle.

The ice never came – the Chantry had taken it from her just like they had taken everything else away from her.

“Damn it all…”

Aeronwen sniffed back mucus as she tried to reign in her crying. Honestly, she wasn’t sure if she was really that upset or if this was just the leftovers of having broken Tranquility. As far as she knew, she was the only one, so it wasn’t like she could ask someone else if this was normal. That only made her feel lonelier, which brought on even more tears when she thought about it.

Talk about a feedback loop from hell.

Worst of all, the fluffy, light snow was still falling. She had a perfect view of it from the window behind her bed. It hurt to even think about it as she lay there, trying to control her tears so she could calm down.

“Hey… your door was open. That’s a good way to get stabbed in the back.”

A voice with a thick accent drew Aeronwen back to reality. She knew that voice well – it belonged to Jackel Lavellan. It was enough to make her sit up and attempt to wipe the tears from her eyes with her sleeve – a difficult premise, given how soggy it was.

Maybe she should start carrying a handkerchief.

“Oh… hello, Jackel.” She sniffed, rubbing her eyes again. “Sorry… I guess I forgot.”

She took a deep breath to steady herself. “I uh… guess I needed a break from the library. Probably should’ve stayed in the main keep…”

Logic was coming back to her – and the embarrassment that it brought with it hit her dead on. No doubt plenty of people had seen her run from the library – probably had to avoid her as a matter of fact. She could only imagine what they were talking about – the ex-tranquil mage still wasn’t able to control her emotions.

No doubt they’d tell the Inquisitor… she was lucky Kaaras was so understanding of what she was dealing with, or she was pretty sure she’d be out of a job.

Luckily, nobody else wanted to staff the library because it was a boring job.

Jackel didn’t say anything at first. Instead, she dug into her cavernous pockets that always seemed to hold some trinket or another. After what seemed like eternity, she pulled out her hand and tossed something.

A small piece of wrapped chocolate landed in Aeronwen’s lap.

���Stole a couple extras off of Josie when she was busy with a letter.” Jackel popped one into her mouth. “She won’t miss them.”

In theory, she should’ve scolded her friend. After all, Josephine had adopted her into the Montilyet family not too long ago with her wife. She should’ve probably defended her new family…

But her stomach growled.

“I still have no idea how you manage to pull it off every time.” Aeronwen shook her head as she unwrapped the chocolate with shaky fingers and popped it into her mouth. The sweet flavor began to dissolve slowly, and she sat back, letting it do so.

Back when she had still been an ice mage, it never melted. Something about being too cold for it to do so. It definitely tasted better now…

“A bit of skill at slight of hand is all you need, but it also helps I know where she keeps it.” Jackel smirked a bit at that. “I took these when I was talking to her. Doubt she even realized it until she went for one later.”

Aeronwen could practically picture it…

“Anyway, I wanted to show you something I found.” Jackel went back into her pocket and dug around again before finally pulling something out. “I was out in the field and came across this. Thought it was cool.”

She held it up to the light – it was… well it looked like a rock from where Aeronwen was sitting, not that she had much experience with rocks. Again, Circle life didn’t exactly allow for much time out in nature… among other things.

But it was a neat looking rock, shiny and slick from the forces of nature that had worn it down. More importantly, it looked like a knife. Hell, she would have thought it was a knife except for the fact there was no hardware.

“Huh, that’s neat. I wonder how it got shaped that way.”

Jackel shrugged her shoulder as she flipped it from hand to hand. “No idea,  it probably broke off something ages ago. But it was shiny, so I had to pick it up.”

Despite her name, Jackel was a bit of a magpie. She always brought something interesting back from the field, be it a cool rock or a new plant Aeronwen hadn’t seen before. It was always a treat to say the least.

“I’ll have to look up what could cause that. It’s shiny, so maybe wind or water…”

She trailed off, eyes going towards the window. During their talk, the snow had stopped falling and the sun was beginning to peek through the crowds. Already, the light snow was beginning to melt – the ground looked wet.

Her tears had stopped too.

“I guess it’s time for you to get back to the library.” Jackel jumped onto her shoulders as she stood. “I heard the scouts were going to be coming back with more books they found in some old library. Scout Harding was part of the group, so she’ll definitely be at the library waiting for you.”

Aeronwen felt her face heat up as she locked her door and started down the stairs. “You’re reading too much into that.”

“I don’t think so. I’m good at these kinds of things.”

Her words carried as Aeronwen started the walk back to the library. With the snow melting and the sun out, things weren’t so tight in her chest. It wasn’t going to go away fully – it probably never would – but it hurt less.

She could live with this.

But she could think about that later, when she was exhausted and tumbling into bed at the end of the day. Aeronwen shifted back into librarian mode as she found the door that would take her to one of her favorite places in Skyhold.

There was work to be done. The library needed its librarian now.

[dipsiven]

Brunt Ice Shelf speeds up after calving of giant iceberg – The Lifestyle Insider

[michaelroofian]

Watch 1st aerial footage of gigantic, breakaway Antarctic iceberg the size of Los Angeles

Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey recently captured the first close-up video of A81, an enormous iceberg that broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in January. from Livescience https://www.livescience.com/watch-1st-aerial-footage-of-gigantic-breakaway-antarctic-iceberg-the-size-of-los-angeles via IFTTT

[newscinema]

Iceberg the size of Greater London has broken off Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf

Two of the world’s biggest icebergs – including one the size of Greater London and an even larger one the size of Cornwall – are being monitored by British scientists. There is concern that the frozen behemoths are drifting toward areas where they could affect shipping, fishing and wildlife. The enormous A81, which is as big as England’s capital, broke free from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf in…

[revellanotvanel]

Brunt Ice Shelf Breaks in Antarctica – Spawns Mega Iceberg 12x the Size of San Francisco

https://scitechdaily.com/brunt-ice-shelf-breaks-in-antarctica-spawns-mega-iceberg-12x-the-size-of-san-francisco/

[biglisbonnews]

Look: An Iceberg Twice the Size of NYC Just Broke Off Antarctica In January, iceberg A-81 separated from the Brunt Ice Shelf. Its big split was about a decade in the making, due to a massive chasm that began to form in 2012. https://www.inverse.com/science/iceberg-a81

[hackernewsrobot]

Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf breaks

https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/150880/antarcticas-brunt-ice-shelf-finally-breaks Comments