Iceberg Breaks
冰山破裂
Scientist works in an Antarctica. They find cracks on an ice shelf. An ice shelf is a big piece of ice which floats in the sea. It connects to land.
科学家在南极洲工作。他们在冰架上发现了裂缝。冰架是漂浮在海上的一大块冰，与陆地相连。
The cracks get bigger. Scientists think that a big piece of ice will break off in Antarctica.
裂缝越来越大。科学家们判断南极洲的一大块冰将会断裂。
Then it happens on February 26. It has about 1,270 square kilometers.
2月26日，情况发生了。断裂的面积大约有1270平方公里。
Winters in Antarctica are long and dark. It is not possible to get to all places. Scientists use modern technologies. They help them study even the farthest and coldest places.
南极洲的冬天漫长且昏暗。对冰层断裂的研究不可能到达所有的地方。科学家使用现代技术。这些现代技术帮助他们进行研究，即使在最远和最冷的地方。