A great chunk of the Wilkins ice-sheet in Antarctica fell of this week- actually whilst watched by the occupants of an exploring British helicopter. It is expected that further sheering off will occur in the next few weeks. Because this ice was in fact already on the water it is not expected to raise sea levels, but the same may not be true for later chunks which are on the continent itself.

Ric. So far all the Al Nina has done for us here in Victoria is deepen the drought!