Iceberg on a journey
The world's largest iceberg is currently moving away from Antarctic waters relatively quickly. This was announced by the European Space Agency Esa, citing satellite images. The colossus, known as A23a, broke away from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf back in 1986, but was stuck on the seabed for a long time. Although it had broken free by 2020, it is only now being driven by winds and currents.
A23a is around 4,000 square kilometers in size, which is around 4.5 times the size of Berlin. Like most icebergs from the so-called Weddell sector, it will probably end up in the South Atlantic, according to Esa.
The ESA's satellite images have been instrumental in tracking the movement of the massive iceberg A23a in the Atlantic. The environment surrounding this iceberg, rich in marine life, is of significant interest to scientists studying climate change and oceanography. The journey of this iceberg, originating from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf, has sparked concerns about its potential impact on the marine environment in the South Atlantic.
Source: www.dpa.com
