According to scientists, the largest iceberg in the world is rapidly falling apart in several “very large pieces”. The colossal ice mass in the South Atlantic Ocean will disappear completely within a few weeks.
Almost forty years after the A23A iceberg was demolished from Antarctica, it crumbles further into warm water. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) expect that the ice mass will disappear completely within a few weeks.
The iceberg originally had an area of 3,500 square kilometers, which is slightly larger than the province of South Holland. In recent weeks, huge pieces have been demolished and the mountain has now shrunk to around 1,700 square kilometers, Oceanograograph Andrew Meijers tells CNN . The largest piece of ice that has been wiped out in recent days is 80 square kilometers in size.
Due to the increasingly warmer water and the huge waves, the ice mass has fallen quickly. Currently, many smaller pieces are float in the sea, some of which are large enough to form a danger to ships.
Iceberg remained intact surprisingly long
The iceberg broke off Antarctica in 1986. The mountain soon got stuck on the bottom, after which those thirty years still. In November 2023 the Blok Ice came loose again.
Meijers was surprised how long the iceberg remained intact. According to the Oceanograph, most icebergs do not reach this stage. “This one was very large, so he stayed intact for longer and got further than others.” But in the end all the icebergs the same fate awaits as soon as they leave Antarctica, says Meijers.
Breaking down icebergs is a natural process. But according to scientists, the speed with which they disappear from Antarctica is probably the result of climate change.
Accordance to scientists, The World’s Largest Iceberg is Rapidly Disintlating Into Several “Very Large Pieces.” The Colossal Ice Mass in the South Atlantic Ocean Will Complety Disappear Within A Few Week.
Almost Forty Years After the A23A Iceberg Broke off from Antarctica, it continues to crumble in warm water. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (Bas) Expect the Ice Mass to Disappear Completely Within A Few Weeks.
The Iceberg Originally had an area or 3,500 square kilometers, which is Slightly Larger Than the Province of South Holland. In recent Weeks, Huge Pieces Have Broken Off, and the Mountain Has Now Shrunk to Approximately 1,700 Square Kilometers, Oceanographer Andrew Meijers Told CNN . The Largest Piece of Ice That Has Been Sweps Away in Recent Days is 80 Square kilometers in Size.
Due to the Increasingly Warm Water and Huge Waves, The Ice Mass Has Rapidly Disintegrated. Currently, there are many narrower pieces floating in the soe, some of which are large enough to pose a danger to ships.
Iceberg Remained Intact for a Surprisingly Long Time
The Iceberg Broke off from Antarctica in 1986. The Mountain Soon Became Stuck on the Bottom, Where it Remained Stationary for Thirty Years. In November 2023, The Block of Ice Came Loose Again.
Meijers was surprised at how long the Iceberg Remained intact. Accordance to the oceanographer, most icebergs do not reach this stage. “This one was very large, which allowed it to remain intact longer and travel further than others.” But Ultimately, The Same Fate Awaits All Icebergs Once Leave Antarctica, Says Meijers.
The Breaking Off of Iceberg is a Natural Process. But accordance to scientists, the speed at which they are disappearing from antarctica is probably the result of climate change.