Hey explorers! 🌍❄️ Antarctica's A23a – once crowned the planet's largest and longest-lasting iceberg – is crumbling faster than ever. After calving from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf nearly 40 years ago, this icy giant has weathered countless storms and captured imaginations around the world.
Now, researchers monitoring A23a warn that it is breaking apart at an unprecedented pace. According to China Media Group, its days are numbered, and the iceberg may not survive beyond November 2025. ❄️💔
Why it matters: When massive icebergs like A23a disintegrate, they release vast amounts of freshwater into the ocean, which can affect local ecosystems and ocean currents. Scientists study these events to understand climate patterns and sea-level changes. 🌡️🔬
Stay tuned as we follow A23a's final chapters and what they reveal about our changing planet. Until then, let's keep our eyes on the ice and our hearts ready for discovery! 🔭✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
