World's Largest Iceberg Is Moving, Risk of Breaking and Melting, Experts Concerned

World's Largest Iceberg Is Moving, Risk of Breaking and Melting, Experts Concerned

The world's largest iceberg, 'A23A', has started moving after remaining stationary for more than 30 years. Scientists believe that it will eventually break apart and melt as it moves from the Antarctic Ocean into the Atlantic Ocean, where it will be exposed to warmer waters.

The 'A23A' iceberg is approximately 3,800 square kilometers in size, more than twice the size of Greater London. It has a thickness of 400 meters or about 1,312 feet. In 1986, it detached from the Antarctic Ocean and remained stationary at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. However, since 2020, it has been drifting northward.

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) reports that 'A23A' is now moving from the Antarctic Ocean towards the Atlantic Ocean. According to scientists, the relatively warmer waters of the Atlantic will eventually cause the iceberg to break into smaller pieces.

BAS oceanographer Andrew Mangers said, "It’s exciting to see 'A23A' moving after being stationary for so long. We are waiting to see if it follows the same path as other large icebergs in the past."

Andrew Mangers and his colleagues are currently studying the potential environmental impact of the iceberg's movement on the local environment.

Experts suggest that 'A23A' not only signals global warming and climate change but could also have a significant impact on the ecological balance of the oceans.