<h5>Which is the world’s largest iceberg?</h5><p>The world’s largest iceberg is named A23a. It broke away from the Antarctic shore in 1986. After breaking away, it became stuck in the Weddell Sea, becoming an ice island. Now, after many years of being stuck to the ocean floor, it is on the move. This iceberg is huge and thick in size and is said to be more than twice the size of Greater London.</p><p>Most years, the record for the largest current iceberg keeps changing as many icebergs break away from the Antarctic continent. The previous record was held by A76, which broke away in 2021. However, it split into three pieces, and the record for the largest iceberg moved to A23a.</p><h5>Why has it started moving?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/the-world-s-largest-iceberg-is-on-the-move%2FA23a%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=286e3162-6ffa-44e3-a1b1-7b60ea6c9d59"><figcaption>Satellite image of the A23a iceberg. Photo by BBC.</figcaption></figure><p>Recent satellite images revealed the iceberg was moving north of the Antarctic Peninsula, powered by strong winds and currents. Experts say it is unusual to see an iceberg this large moving. Scientists will be keeping a close eye on its movements.</p><p>Another expert from the British Antarctic Survey said that A23a had been drifting apart for a year, and its speed seemed to have increased now. The expert also said the iceberg would have shrunk enough to break free and move after being stuck at the Weddell Sea since 1986.</p><h5>Where is the iceberg moving?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/the-world-s-largest-iceberg-is-on-the-move%2FA23a%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=079d1568-7635-4069-8fbc-86a8857b2606"><figcaption>Movement of the A23a iceberg. Photo by Copernicus EU.</figcaption></figure><p>It is still unknown where A23a will travel to. Reports say it will float through an area known as "iceberg alley," and its path will affect the ocean floor and region. Icebergs are also responsible for seawater mixing. They stir up the ocean, bringing nutrients to the surface and causing dust to be released. This contributes to the growth of phytoplanktons.</p><p>A23a can also get stuck at South Georgia Island, an island on the South Atlantic Ocean. If this happens, it will affect the island's wildlife. Millions of seals, penguins, and seagulls use the island to breed, feed, etc. They might get affected.</p>

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