A23a, the world's largest iceberg, measures over 3,500 sq km and is drifting toward South Georgia, a key breeding ground for seals and penguins. Scientists warn that it could run aground, threatening these species, as past occurrences led to high mortality rates among young animals. Currently, the iceberg is moving toward the continental shelf, with predictions suggesting it could arrive within weeks. Predicting its behavior is complex; it might either drift into open water or get stuck on the shelf, significantly impacting local wildlife.
The gigantic wall of ice is moving slowly from Antarctica toward South Georgia, a crucial wildlife breeding ground, posing a potential threat to penguins and seals.
Predicting the iceberg's exact course is difficult, but prevailing currents suggest it will reach the shallow continental shelf around South Georgia in two to four weeks.
Meijers emphasized that the scenario of the iceberg grounding could seriously obstruct seals and penguins trying to feed and raise their young on the island.
The iceberg, known as A23a, is roughly 3,500 square kilometers and broke free from the Antarctic shelf in 2020 after being stuck for over 30 years.
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