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Scientists have observed the fastest glacier fracture ever recorded — a crack in Antarctica's ice that opened at roughly 80 mph (129 km/h)...
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Fracturing Antarctic glacier breaks 80 mph speed record

The Pine Island glacier formed a 6.5-mile-long crack at 80 mph, proving to scientists that some glaciers can shatter like glass.

Live Science