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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

A23a megaberg: Game of Thrones style ice wall runs aground near British island

The world’s largest and oldest iceberg has run aground near the island of South Georgia, scientists say - (EYOS Expeditions/AFP via Getty I)

A23a - the world’s largest and oldest iceberg - has run aground on the continental shelf near the island of South Georgia, scientists say.

The “megaberg” – which is twice the size of Greater London and has been compared to Game of Thrones’ ice wall – grounded about 56 miles (90km) from the British overseas territory in the South Atlantic on March 1, and hasn’t moved since.

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