Larsen B is a large ice shelf located on the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. It covers an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometers and is part of the larger Larsen Ice Shelf system. The ice shelf is known for its significant calving events, where large chunks of ice break off and float away into the ocean. In 2002, Larsen B experienced a dramatic collapse, losing about 3,250 square kilometers of ice in just a few weeks. This event was attributed to climate change and rising temperatures, which have been affecting the stability of ice shelves in Antarctica. The collapse raised concerns about the potential impact on global sea levels.