The iceberg A23a, measuring 1,540 square miles, recently broke free from the South Orkney Islands and is on a collision course with South Georgia, a British wildlife haven. Currently 173 miles away, its recent breakage patterns raise concerns for sailors and fishermen. Captain Simon Wallace warns of its potential to ground and fragment in dangerous ways, echoing the need for caution. Originally separated from Antarctica's Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986, A23a's unique journey includes being trapped in a Taylor Column before resuming its northward drift, which scientists find intriguing.
Icebergs are inherently dangerous. I would be extraordinarily happy if it just completely missed us.
It's exciting to see A23a on the move again after periods of being stuck.
Collection
[
|
...
]