IceBridge Flies 300 Hours of Antarctic Science Flights

Operation Icebridge, a NASA mission, has been measuring changes in Antarctic ice for eight years. It uses advanced instruments to bridge the gap between the Icesat satellites. The mission focuses on mapping the sea floor and observing ice coverage, providing crucial data for predicting ice melt and sea level rise. This year, flights were based in Chile, but future missions will operate from Antarctica to explore new targets.

What is the primary goal of NASA's Operation Icebridge?

• To monitor volcanic activity

• To study the atmosphere of Mars

• To measure changes in Antarctic ice

• To explore the surface of the Moon

Which instruments are used by Operation Icebridge to collect data?

• Thermometers and hygrometers

• Lasers, radars, and infrared sensors

• Telescopes and microscopes

• Seismographs and barometers

What was a significant finding regarding sea ice coverage in the Bellingshausen Sea?

• It was at a record high

• It was sparse

• It was unchanged

• It was increasing rapidly

What is expected to happen once the crack in the Larsen Sea ice shelf fully forms?

• It will result in a tsunami

• It will produce an iceberg the size of Delaware

• It will cause a volcanic eruption

• It will create a new landmass

Where does Icebridge plan to operate from next year to target new scientific objectives?

• Punta Arenas, Chile

• Sydney, Australia

• McMurdo Station, Antarctica

• Cape Town, South Africa