NASA: Reagan-Era Iceberg on Verge of Complete Disintegration After 40 Years in Sea
An iceberg that broke off from Antarctica 40 years ago and is one of the largest ever tracked by scientists is on the verge of complete disintegration, according to NASA. A-23A was twice the size of Rhode Island when it was first detected in 2023.
An iceberg that broke off from Antarctica 40 years ago and is one of the largest ever tracked by scientists is now on the verge of complete disintegration, according to NASA. The A-23A iceberg was twice the size of Rhode Island when it was first detected in 1983 but has since shrunk significantly. Scientists warn that the ice could disintegrate completely within the next few years, posing a threat to marine ecosystems and global sea levels. This development highlights the vulnerability of the world's largest ice shelves to climate change.
