New NASA research has found that the 10,000-year old Antarctic ice shelf named Larsen B will likely disintegrate in the next few years due to warming conditions.<br /> <br />According to new research by NASA, the Larsen B Ice Shelf, located in Antarctica, will likely break apart completely within the next five years</a>.<br /><br /><br />Scientists have identified signs of an impending disintegration</a> which include the appearance of major cracks, evidence of fragmentation, and increased water flow around the area. <br /><br />It was earlier believed the ice shelf was stable, because conditions only shifted slightly after a collapse in 2002, but recent measurements show changes