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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stuti Mishra

World’s largest iceberg is finally about to disappear 40 years after breaking away from Antarctica

A large Antarctic iceberg that calved almost four decades ago is now in its final days, with scientists saying it could vanish within weeks after drifting into warmer seas.

The megaberg, known as A23a, broke off the Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986 and became stuck on the seabed of the Weddell Sea, where it remained grounded for over 30 years.

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