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Fears are growing as the world’s largest iceberg drifts towards South Georgia

Listen to the article The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is drifting north from Antarctica, potentially threatening South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. The massive iceberg, which spans 3,672 square kilometers (1,418 square miles), has raised fears of ecological disruption and risks to shipping lanes. Scientists warn that if A23a lands on the South Georgia continental shelf, it could block access to critical feeding grounds for seals and penguins, which depend on the island’s rich marine resources for survival. A satellite image of A23a in Antarctica taken in November 2023. European Union/Copernicus Sentinel-3/Handout/Reuters “If this happens, it