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science1 month ago•1 min saved

Antarctic Megaberg A23a Nears Complete Breakup in Warmer Atlantic

A Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows A23a, once the world’s largest iceberg that calved from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986, continuing to disintegrate as it drifts into warmer South Atlantic waters. By December 2025 it lies about 150 km northwest of South Georgia, has shed roughly three-quarters of its surface to about 1,000 sq km, and meltwater ponds indicate rapid breakup as it heads toward further disintegration in warmer seas.

via European Space Agency|

#a23a #antarctica #iceberg

planet-earth1 month ago•56 min saved

Antarctica’s A23a Iceberg Fades into Blue Patches as Four-Decade Voyage Ends

Satellite imagery shows A23a, once the world’s largest iceberg, shrinking and turning into a bright blue, patchy “blue mush” as it disintegrates after roughly 40 years at sea. Born from Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986, it became stuck on the seafloor, broke away in 2020, drifted through currents toward South Georgia, and then broke apart in 2024–2025. The blue striations are melt ponds forming in cracks and ponds on the surface, a sign of rapid disintegration that may already be fading in newer photos; with A23a waning, D15A is cited as the current largest iceberg.

via Live Science|

#a23a #antarctica #blue-mush

science1 month ago•1 min saved

NASA Warns Massive Iceberg Nearing Complete Disintegration

NASA reports that the massive iceberg A-23A, one of the largest and oldest tracked, is on the verge of complete disintegration after losing significant mass, and could break apart within days or weeks as it drifts in the South Atlantic.

via NewsNation|

#a-23a #antarctica #disintegration

science1 month ago•2 min saved

NASA Warns Iconic Iceberg Faces Imminent Disintegration

NASA images reveal that iceberg A-23A, which has been floating since 1986 and was once over 4,000 square kilometers, is now bright blue and showing signs of imminent disintegration, likely within weeks, due to melting and structural failure.

via PetaPixel|

#antarctica #climate-change #iceberg

science1 month ago•3 min saved

Iconic Blue Iceberg Nears Disintegration, NASA Reports

NASA reports that the massive Antarctic iceberg A23a has turned blue due to meltwater and is nearing complete disintegration, likely within weeks, as it drifts into warmer waters and shows signs of structural failure.

via CBS News|

#a23a #climate-change #iceberg

art1 month ago•5 min saved

Greenland Artist Completes 10-Minute Creative Challenge

The article explores Rockwell Kent's artistic journey in Greenland, highlighting his dedication to capturing its breathtaking landscapes and the challenges of portraying such natural beauty, including his creation of a copy of his original Greenland painting while back in America.

via The New York Times|

#art #artistic-journey #greenland

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Massive Antarctic Iceberg Disintegrates After Four Decades

The world's largest and oldest iceberg, A23a, is breaking apart and melting in the South Atlantic Ocean after nearly 40 years, providing scientists with valuable insights into iceberg life cycles and environmental impacts, though its demise is a normal part of natural processes rather than climate change.

via NPR|

#a23a #antarctica #climate-change

science5 months ago•3 min saved

Major Antarctic Iceberg A23a Disintegrates After 40 Years

The iceberg A23a, once the world's largest, has lost about 80% of its mass since May due to rapid disintegration caused by ocean currents and climate change, and is now the second-largest iceberg in the world, with further breakup expected.

via Live Science|

#a23a #antarctica #climate-change

science8 months ago•0 min saved

Mysterious Black Iceberg Off Labrador Sparks Scientific Curiosity

A sailor discovered a pitch-black iceberg that could contain secrets from 100,000 years ago, potentially offering new insights into Earth's history and climate change.

via Popular Mechanics|

#100000-years-ago #arctic #climate-change

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Capture First Live Footage of Rare and Elusive Deep-Sea Creatures

Scientists captured the first live footage of the elusive glacial glass squid and colossal squid in Antarctica's newly exposed seafloor after an iceberg calved off, revealing rare insights into these mysterious deep-sea creatures and the largely unexplored ecosystem beneath the ice.

via Indian Defence Review|

#antarctica #colossal-squid #deep-sea-exploration

nature2 years ago•2 min saved

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

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.

via IFLScience|

#a23a #antarctica #british-antarctic-survey

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Trillion-tonne Iceberg A23a Completes Perfect Spin in Antarctica"

The world's largest iceberg, A23a, has completed a pirouette as it moves towards the Southern Ocean, spinning more than 360 degrees just north of the Antarctic Peninsula. The iceberg, about the size of Greater London, is gradually eroding and melting due to warmer waters as it travels north at a rate of about 30 miles per day. A23a, which had been grounded for 30 years, is being swept along 'iceberg alley' and is currently the largest iceberg in the world, but it is expected to eventually fragment. If it reaches South Georgia, it could potentially disrupt wildlife feeding routines.

via Daily Mail|

#a23a #british-antarctic-survey #environment

science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Massive Iceberg A23a Spins and Moves After Breaking Free from Antarctica"

The world's largest iceberg, A23a, roughly the size of Delaware, has begun moving after being stuck on the ocean floor for four decades, and researchers have observed it spinning in a circle. Measuring about 1,500 square miles, the iceberg is on a journey into warmer waters, and its movements are being closely monitored by scientists. This event highlights the interconnectedness of our global environment and the urgency to understand and protect our planet's polar regions in the face of climate change.

via USA TODAY|

#antarctica #british-antarctic-survey #climate-change

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trillion-tonne Iceberg A23a Breaks Free and Spins, Alarming Scientists"

The trillion-tonne iceberg A23a, the world's largest, has completed a spin near the Antarctic Peninsula and is expected to be swept away into the Southern Ocean soon. A23a, which broke off from the Antarctic coast in 1986, has been slowly drifting northward and is now poised to enter the powerful Antarctic Circumpolar Current. Recent images show the iceberg wasting at its edges, with waves cutting into its walls and forming smaller "bergy bits" and "growlers" as it journeys into rougher and warmer waters.

via BBC.com|

#a23a #antarctica #british-antarctic-survey

environment2 years ago•0 min saved

"Massive Iceberg A23a Spins and Drifts Away from Antarctica"

The world's largest iceberg, A23a, has completed a rotation near the Antarctic Peninsula and is anticipated to be carried away into the Southern Ocean by a strong current. Weighing nearly a trillion tonnes and covering an area more than twice the size of Greater London, the iceberg's movement is being closely monitored in relation to climate change and its potential impact on the environment.

via BBC.com|

#antarctica #climate-change #environment