Summary:
1. Largest Iceberg’s Journey:
- The iceberg A23a, five times the size of New York City’s land area, broke free from the Antarctic in 2020 after being stuck for over 30 years.
2. Stuck in a Vortex:
- Currently, A23a is trapped in a vortex over an underwater mountain near the South Orkney Islands, spinning at a rate of 15 degrees per day.
3. Uncertain Future:
- The iceberg’s future remains uncertain as it continues to spin and slowly melt, with no clear timeline for when or if it will move out of the vortex.
Read more at: The New York Times
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