World's Largest Iceberg Threatens South Georgia Wildlife
- The world's largest iceberg, A23a, is heading toward South Georgia Island, home to millions of penguins and seals.
- It is moving at less than one mile per hour and could wedge itself in shallow waters around the island in the coming weeks, impacting local wildlife, especially during their breeding season.
- If the iceberg becomes stuck, it could hinder penguins from feeding their young, potentially leading to increased mortality rates among chicks. However, this is not expected to severely affect overall penguin populations.
- Researchers noted that although the iceberg could hinder penguin feeding, it is not expected to significantly harm overall penguin populations, as the ecosystem is resilient.
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World's largest iceberg is on a collision path with remote islands
Megaberg A23a might be on the verge of running into South Georgia and surrounding islands in the South Atlantic. The result could spell trouble for wildlife on those islands, and A23a's movement is a sign of more similar occurrences as climate change worsens. The iceberg cometh The spinning iceberg is approximately 1,500 square miles in size and located about 173 miles from the islands. If A23a grounds and wedges in the waters close to the islan…
Giant iceberg is on a collision course with island home to seals and penguins
The world's biggest iceberg, known A23a, is on a collision course with a tiny island in the South Atlantic, which is home to millions of seals and nearly half the world's population of king penguins.
The world's largest iceberg threatens an island in the SOUTH Atlantic Iceberg A23a, with an area of over 4,000 square kilometers, broke away from Antarctica 30 years ago and drifted through the Southern Ocean. Now, the ice giant threatens the island of South Georgia, a natural sanctuary for seals, penguins and seabirds. Specialists warn that if the iceberg gets stuck near the shore, the animals' access to food will be seriously affected. British…
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