Glacial forces at the edge of Antarctica

Glacial forces at the edge of Antarctica

Handout photo show Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 17 March 2025, shows the flow of the David Glacier as it feeds into the Drygalski Ice Tongue in East Antarctica. Stretching 90 km into the Ross Sea, the ice tongue is one of the largest floating ice extensions in Antarctica. The linear structure of the ice tongue reveals its dynamic forward movement over time, shaped by internal flow and ocean interaction. Ice tongues like this change in size and shape over time, reshaped by calving events, waves and storms. Copernicus delivers key data for tracking glacier dynamics and calving events in remote areas. Regular monitoring supports climate research, helping scientists assess how Antarctic ice loss contributes to global sea-level rise. Drygalski Ice Tongue, Antartica on March 17, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

China's Inner Mongolia welcomes reindeer calving season

STORY: China's Inner Mongolia welcomes reindeer calving season DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of reindeers and herders in Aoluguya Township STORYLINE: Ethnic Ewenki herders in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, also known as "the last hunting tribe in China," said the reindeer calving season is now in full swing. In Aoluguya Township, reindeer were the main means of transportation for the Ewenki ethnic minority in the past, while in modern society, many hunters there still maintain the tradition of raising reindeer. During the calving season, ethnic Ewenki herders also enhance patrols in the forests to guarantee the safety of reindeer. The township has seen the expansion of the reindeer population in recent years, as the local government has taken actions to protect the breeding of the species and also worked with an agricultural institution to improve survival. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from H