NASA | The Hunt for P.I.G. in October

Operation Icebridge is off to a strong start, completing multiple science missions over Antarctic glaciers and ice sheets. The mission, managed from California, involves a team of scientists and various instruments to study ice dynamics. The data collected shows rapid thinning of ice sheets like the Pine Island Glacier, which is crucial for future predictions. A significant discovery was a massive rift in the glacier, potentially leading to a large iceberg. The mission's main goal is to understand ice changes on a broad scale, with additional insights gained from surveying the rift. Future surveys aim to further explore these changes.

What was the primary goal of the Operation Icebridge mission as it started this year?

• To discover new icebergs

• To complete seven science missions

• To study the wildlife in Antarctica

• To explore the Arctic region

What unique instrument is mentioned as part of the mission's equipment?

• A hygrometer

• A barometer

• A gravity meter

• A seismometer

Why is it important to collect data from the Pine Island Glacier annually?

• To measure sea levels

• To predict future ice sheet changes

• To track weather patterns

• To monitor wildlife migration

What significant feature was discovered in the Pine Island Glacier last year?

• A new species of penguin

• A massive rift

• A hidden lake

• A volcanic hotspot

What is the main scientific objective of Operation Icebridge?

• To study ice changes in polar regions

• To observe meteorological phenomena

• To find new mineral resources

• To map the ocean floor