Giant Iceberg Approaches Island
Sunday, 26 January, 2025125 words2 minutes
The world's largest iceberg is moving towards a remote island called South Georgia. This huge block of ice, known as A23a, broke off from Antarctica many years ago. Now, it's traveling north and could cause problems for the island's wildlife.
South Georgia is home to many animals, including penguins and seals. If the iceberg gets too close or hits the island, it might block these animals from reaching their feeding grounds. This has happened before, and it resulted in the death of many birds and seals.
Scientists and sailors are carefully watching the iceberg's movement using satellite images. They hope it will miss the island completely. However, the iceberg is already affecting fishing operations in the area, making it difficult for boats to navigate safely.
