Satellites watch world's largest iceberg on crash course with Antarctic penguin island (photo/video)
Measuring roughly 1,350 square miles (3,500 square kilometers) across, A23a is the world's largest and oldest iceberg according to AFP News. Its imposing size and slow, steady movement have captivated oceanographers and researchers alike, though predicting its exact path has proven difficult due to the unpredictable forces of ocean currents.
World's largest iceberg is on a collision path with remote islands
This is not the first time an iceberg has posed a threat to South Georgia. In 2004, iceberg A38 "grounded on its continental shelf, leaving dead penguin chicks and seal pups on beaches as massive ice chunks blocked their access to feeding grounds,
What we know about iceberg A23a and its collision course with a remote British island
The world’s largest iceberg is heading towards a remote British island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic Ocean and could threaten millions of penguins and seals that live there. The huge iceberg A23a measures almost 1,
World's biggest iceberg could be on collision course with Antarctic penguin island: "Game of Thrones-esque"
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
One Trillion Ton Iceberg on Crash Course for Small Island
A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, broke loose from Antarctica; now it’s spiraling towards South Georgia Island.
'World's biggest iceberg' drifts towards Antarctic penguin island
The 'world's biggest iceberg', "A23a iceberg", which is more than twice the size of London, is drifting toward South Georgia Island, raising concerns among scientists that it could disrupt the feeding patterns of young penguins and seals.
World's largest iceberg may crash into a wildlife sanctuary
Iceberg A23a, one of the world's largest icebergs, is drifting toward South Georgia, posing potential risks to wildlife and sailors.
A23a: World's largest iceberg on collision course with remote British island threatening penguins and seals
The world’s largest iceberg is on a collision course with a remote British island, potentially putting penguins and seals at risk. The iceberg, A23a, broke free from its position north of the South Orkney Islands last month and is now heading towards South Georgia, where it could crash into the island.
Mega-iceberg drifts towards Antarctic penguin island
The world's biggest iceberg -- more than twice the size of London -- could drift towards a remote island where a scientist warns it risks disrupting feeding for baby penguins
World’s Largest Iceberg Drifts Toward Island, Threatening Penguins
The world's largest iceberg, A23a, is on a collision course with South Georgia Island, raising alarms for local wildlife. Penguins and seals may face starvation as the massive ice block disrupts access to their feeding grounds.
Scientists Fear As World’s Largest Iceberg Charges Towards Wildlife Sanctuary. Here’s What Could Unfold
As the Rhode Island-sized iceberg is actively on the move, scientists ring alarm bells over an impending calamity that may threaten life.
World's biggest iceberg is on the loose in the Atlantic. Where is it headed?
The world's biggest iceberg is drifting toward a tiny south Atlantic island, potentially affecting the wildlife there, ...
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'Queen of icebergs' A23a is barreling toward a remote South Atlantic island. Millions of animals could be at risk
As of Jan. 16, the megaberg, known as A23a, is roughly 180 miles (290 kilometers) away from South Georgia and the South ...
A23a megaberg: Game of Thrones style ice wall on course to hit British island
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Iceberg A23a edges closer to South Georgia, threatens wildlife
The world's largest iceberg, A23a, is dangerously approaching the South Atlantic archipelago, posing a threat to the unique ...