LONDON: In 2002, two-thirds of the massive Larsen B ice shelf in Antarctica disintegrated into the ocean, spawning hundreds to perhaps thousands of icebergs, in a span of just six weeks. That event stunned scientists, since it was unprecedented in at least 12,000 years of the ice shelf’s history.
Now it appears that the remaining portion of the Larsen B ice shelf, and an even larger ice shelf next door, known as Larsen C, are both on a course to oblivion, though exactly when they will meet their demise is up for debate. It could be as soon as next year, or as late as 250 years from now.
Pakistan to get $3b loan from Islamic Trade Financing Corporation
ISLAMABAD: Islamic Trade Financing Corporation (ITFC) to provide Pakistan with a $3 billion loan, according to an official statement released...
