‘It’s game on’: The world’s largest iceberg is on the move. Scientists explain why it matters
Story by Sam Meredith •
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The world's largest iceberg is on the move for the first time in more than 35 years.
Scientists say the juggernaut's breakaway from Antarctica is a stark reminder of the potentially disastrous implications as global sea levels rise.
Gail Whiteman, professor of sustainability at the University of Exeter, told CNBC that the world's largest iceberg serves as "a physical reminder that what happens in the poles doesn't stay there."
Scientists believe the juggernaut's breakaway from Antarctica was a natural occurrence, but say it provides a stark reminder of the potentially disastrous implications as global sea levels rise.
The iceberg, known as A23a, is estimated to cover an expanse of almost 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 square miles), making it roughly three times the size of New York City.
Story by Sam Meredith •
1d
The world's largest iceberg is on the move for the first time in more than 35 years.
Scientists say the juggernaut's breakaway from Antarctica is a stark reminder of the potentially disastrous implications as global sea levels rise.
Gail Whiteman, professor of sustainability at the University of Exeter, told CNBC that the world's largest iceberg serves as "a physical reminder that what happens in the poles doesn't stay there."
Scientists believe the juggernaut's breakaway from Antarctica was a natural occurrence, but say it provides a stark reminder of the potentially disastrous implications as global sea levels rise.
The iceberg, known as A23a, is estimated to cover an expanse of almost 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 square miles), making it roughly three times the size of New York City.
