Huge iceberg breaks off Antarctica

[Behshad]

Scientists say a vast iceberg weighing billions of tonnes which broke off the Antarctic continent this month poses a potential threat to the circulation of the world's oceans.

They say the 2,500 square kilometre iceberg, floating south of Australia, could block an area that produces a quarter of the world's dense and very cold seawater, known as bottom water.

This water drives ocean currents, and scientists say weather patterns could be affected in decades to come.

Dr Neal Young is a glaciologist at the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre in Tasmania.

[LtVanish]

Great here comes the mini Ice age that some predict.

[bluejeangirl76]

I didn't know "glaciologist" was a profession! I'd have worked harder in school!
I bet he makes fat bank for sitting around doing nothing but....monitoring glaciers.

[Behshad]

Guess songwritting didn't pay as well

thats one huge iceberg. (almost 1000 Square miles)

[LtVanish]

Guess songwritting didn't pay as well

thats one huge iceberg. (almost 1000 Square miles)

It needs to be towed to California for a new fresh water source.

[Ehwmatt]

This water drives ocean currents, and scientists say weather patterns could be affected in decades to come.

Dr Neal Young is a glaciologist at the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre in Tasmania.

So does that mean shit's finally gonna start warming up around here? I'm still waiting for global warming and so is my car - looks like it got bukkake'd by old man Winter and his pals after sitting idle for 20 minutes, fuckin hell.

[Behshad]

Guess songwritting didn't pay as well

thats one huge iceberg. (almost 1000 Square miles)

It needs to be towed to California for a new fresh water source.

and fresh celebrities ?!

[portland]

This water drives ocean currents, and scientists say weather patterns could be affected in decades to come.

Dr Neal Young is a glaciologist at the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre in Tasmania.

So does that mean shit's finally gonna start warming up around here? I'm still waiting for global warming and so is my car - looks like it got bukkake'd by old man Winter and his pals after sitting idle for 20 minutes, fuckin hell.

Move to Maine it was 40 and raining here...with 52 mile an hour winds last night. Kids home from school due to flooding and power outages.


I thought it was supposed to snow in February in Maine....guess not!

[lights1961]

WHAT A GREAT SIGHT TO SEE I BET... nature working as it is supposed too...
and I agree, would be an interesting gig, being a glaciarologist... the science part though...
and lab work would be long and time consuming!!!



Rick

[Voyager]

They say the 2,500 square kilometre iceberg, floating south of Australia, could block an area that produces a quarter of the world's dense and very cold seawater, known as bottom water.

Why do people try to confuse us with this kilometer bullshit? I thought that metric shit went out with the betamax video tapes!

[Behshad]

They say the 2,500 square kilometre iceberg, floating south of Australia, could block an area that produces a quarter of the world's dense and very cold seawater, known as bottom water.

Why do people try to confuse us with this kilometer bullshit? I thought that metric shit went out with the betamax video tapes!

metric system is more simple and used in 90% of the world. I'd say start getting used to it , cause it's gonna stay around a bit longer than Betamax tapes

[StevePerryHair]

They say the 2,500 square kilometre iceberg, floating south of Australia, could block an area that produces a quarter of the world's dense and very cold seawater, known as bottom water.

Why do people try to confuse us with this kilometer bullshit? I thought that metric shit went out with the betamax video tapes!

metric system is more simple and used in 90% of the world. I'd say start getting used to it , cause it's gonna stay around a bit longer than Betamax tapes

they tried that here when I was young but we were all too dumb so are our kids so we'll never go metric!

[Voyager]

They say the 2,500 square kilometre iceberg, floating south of Australia, could block an area that produces a quarter of the world's dense and very cold seawater, known as bottom water.

Why do people try to confuse us with this kilometer bullshit? I thought that metric shit went out with the betamax video tapes!

metric system is more simple and used in 90% of the world. I'd say start getting used to it , cause it's gonna stay around a bit longer than Betamax tapes

they tried that here when I was young but we were all too dumb so are our kids so we'll never go metric!

It would be like trying to teach Americans to speak French instead of English. We don't resist it because are "dumb"... we resist it because we are smart! Why the fuck would we want to change something that works just fine to learn something that doesn't work any better?

Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. Does that mean Americans should have to learn to speak it too?

中国是世界上最广泛的语言。这是否意味着，美国人应该学会说英语吗？

That is about as good of an argument as to why we should learn the metric system just because it's the most widely used measuring system.

[Behshad]

Well with your logic then , all Chinese people should speak English . Goes both ways

my whole point is , the metric system will not go anywhere , anytime soon.

[StevePerryHair]

Well with your logic then , all Chinese people should speak English . Goes both ways

my whole point is , the metric system will not go anywhere , anytime soon.

I got your point And I dont' think American's want the world to change, they just don't want their world changed And sorry Voyager, but I was too dumb It would have meant me converting things in my head, and "head" math is just not my thing

[G.I.Jim]

Easy solution here... we'll just get Deano's ass over there and light one of his epic farts. That thing'll disappear in NO time!

[hoagiepete]

Easy solution here... we'll just get Deano's ass over there and light one of his epic farts. That thing'll disappear in NO time!

Wouldn't that contribute to global warming?!

[parfait]

They say the 2,500 square kilometre iceberg, floating south of Australia, could block an area that produces a quarter of the world's dense and very cold seawater, known as bottom water.

Why do people try to confuse us with this kilometer bullshit? I thought that metric shit went out with the betamax video tapes!

metric system is more simple and used in 90% of the world. I'd say start getting used to it , cause it's gonna stay around a bit longer than Betamax tapes

they tried that here when I was young but we were all too dumb so are our kids so we'll never go metric!

It would be like trying to teach Americans to speak French instead of English. We don't resist it because are "dumb"... we resist it because we are smart! Why the fuck would we want to change something that works just fine to learn something that doesn't work any better?

Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. Does that mean Americans should have to learn to speak it too?

中国是世界上最广泛的语言。这是否意味着,美国人应该学会说英语吗?

That is about as good of an argument as to why we should learn the metric system just because it's the most widely used measuring system.

French is a lot easier to learn than english, man. The argument for learning another language is simple though: you'll be a smarter and more knowledgeable man/woman whatever. And the world would be a much happier place if you Americans wouldn't drag your bulldozer sized bodies into France with the mindset that everyone should make a effort to understand you. There's no other country in the history of the world that have given more to literature, enlightenment, art, physics, medicine, etc. than France. My grumpy ass grandpa escapes to Réunion (google it) every god damn summer, so that he'll minimize the risk of getting talked to by English speaking tourists. The old fucker would rather get a complete overhaul by Mandingo than to even utter a single English word.

Btw: Chinese isn't the most widely spoken language; it's mandarin.

[LtVanish]

There's no other country in the history of the world that have given more to literature, enlightenment, art, physics, medicine, etc. than France

Don't forget French Toast too.

[Rockindeano]

This water drives ocean currents, and scientists say weather patterns could be affected in decades to come.

Dr Neal Young is a glaciologist at the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre in Tasmania.

So does that mean shit's finally gonna start warming up around here? I'm still waiting for global warming and so is my car - looks like it got bukkake'd by old man Winter and his pals after sitting idle for 20 minutes, fuckin hell.

Now that's pure comedy gold right there. Nice work Sponge.

[Andrew]

Dr Neal Young is a glaciologist at the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre in Tasmania.

That sucker might end up bumping into MR HQ!

[Behshad]

Dr Neal Young is a glaciologist at the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre in Tasmania.

That sucker might end up bumping into MR HQ!

Look at it from the bright side. MR will become even Cooler

[Saint John]

Dr Neal Young is a glaciologist at the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre in Tasmania.

That sucker might end up bumping into MR HQ!

Hopefully it doesn't interrupt you reviewing the newest Crown Of Thorns CD.