Giant iceberg blocks scientists hoping to study ‘Doomsday Glacier’

Plans to examine the glacier’s crucial ice shelf have not been stopped but have been slightly sidetracked, officials said

Tents set up on the Dotson Ice Shelf in Antarctica (David Holland via AP)

Teams of scientists sailing to examine the “Doomsday Glacier” in Antarctica are having trouble getting there.

A large iceberg broke off the deteriorating Thwaites Glacier and, along with sea ice, it is blocking two research ships with dozens of scientists from examining how fast its crucial ice shelf is falling apart.