World’s largest iceberg moving away from Antarctica
Another major impact of climate change has come to light. The world’s largest iceberg, which is almost three times larger than New York City or roughly 6 times the size of Mumbai, is moving after about 37 years. Scientists have confirmed this. Now the question is where its danger lies. According to the British Antarctic Survey, satellite images have revealed that the iceberg, which is called A23a. Now it is moving from the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and moving towards the Southern Ocean. According to international media reports, this iceberg, spread over an area of about 4000 square kilometers or 1500 square miles, got separated from the Antarctic coastline in 1986 and then came to land in the Weddell Sea.
The British Antarctic Survey posted a time-lapse of satellite images on Friday, which showed the movement of the iceberg. It was reported that no icebergs had broken off due to the massive stranding on the bottom of the Weddell Sea after it broke away from the Filchner-Rhône Ice Shelf in West Antarctica in 1986. Recent satellite images show that this rock weighing about one trillion metric tons is now moving rapidly towards the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula with the help of strong winds and currents. Due to which experts are keeping an eye on it.
According to reports, it is now moving from the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. It has been revealed that this iceberg weighing approximately one trillion metric tons is rapidly flowing towards the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula due to strong winds and currents. Obviously, seeing an iceberg of such a large size moving or moving is a rare experience in itself. The surprising thing is that with time this iceberg has probably become a little thinner and hence it has got a little extra buoyancy, due to which it rises above the sea level and the sea currents and winds are able to push it.
Scientists who have described this iceberg in detail say that this iceberg named A23a may be grounded around Georgia Island. It is also possible that it may break into small pieces. There is also a possibility of it moving towards South Africa. This can disrupt things like shipping.
