"Trillion-Tonne Iceberg A23a Spins in Spectacular 360° Twirl as it Drifts from Antarctica"

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"Trillion-Tonne Iceberg A23a Spins in Spectacular 360° Twirl as it Drifts from Antarctica"
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The world's largest iceberg, A23a, has been observed doing a 360° spin off the coast of Antarctica as it makes its way through "Iceberg Alley". Measuring 400 meters in height and covering an area of 4,000 square kilometers, the iceberg was captured twirling by NASA satellites. Scientists are studying its impact on the polar region's ecosystem and carbon balance, collecting seawater samples to understand its influence. A23a was calved in 1986 and recently became mobile after being grounded for 40 years, and it briefly lost its title as the largest iceberg in 2021.

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