{"id":2107776,"date":"2023-11-25T19:17:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T00:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iceberg-three-times-the-size-of-nyc-has-broken-free-of-decades-long-grounding-now-drifting-beyond-polar-waters\/"},"modified":"2023-11-25T19:20:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T00:20:42","slug":"iceberg-three-times-the-size-of-nyc-has-broken-free-of-decades-long-grounding-now-drifting-beyond-polar-waters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iceberg-three-times-the-size-of-nyc-has-broken-free-of-decades-long-grounding-now-drifting-beyond-polar-waters\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive iceberg, three times larger than NYC, breaks free after being grounded for decades, now drifting beyond polar waters"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ficeberg-three-times-the-size-of-nyc-has-broken-free-of-decades-long-grounding-now-drifting-beyond-polar-waters%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2107776&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Iceberg\u2064 Three Times the Size of NYC Has Broken\u2063 Free of Decades-Long Grounding, Now \u2064Drifting Beyond Polar Waters<\/h2>\n<p>According to the British\u2063 Antarctic\u200b Survey, one of the world&#8217;s largest icebergs is \u200cfinally on the move \u200dafter being stuck in Antarctic waters for over 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>The colossal \u2063iceberg, known \u200cas \u2063A23a, broke away from the Filchner Ice \u200cShelf in\u2062 1986 but \u200dremained grounded on the ocean floor in the Weddell Sea \u200dfor an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>Measuring about 1,500\u2062 square\u200d miles, the iceberg is more \u2062than twice\u200c the size of\u2062 Greater London and three\u2062 times the size of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-jr-skewers-new-york-city-exits-courthouse-says-begging-guys-like-donald-trump-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York City<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Fleming, a\u2062 remote\u2064 sensing expert\u200b from the British Antarctic \u200cSurvey, revealed \u200cthat \u2062the iceberg has been drifting for the past year and is now gaining speed as it moves past \u200dthe northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula,\u200b aided by wind and ocean currents.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I asked a couple of colleagues about this, wondering if there was any possible change in \u2064shelf\u2063 water <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sanitation-worker-saves-elderly-woman-dementia-missing-freezing-temperatures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temperatures<\/a> that might \u200dhave provoked \u200cit,\u200d but the consensus is the time \u200chad\u200b just come,&#8221; Fleming \u200ctold the BBC.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Have you ever seen an iceberg in real life?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>No<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n<p>\t\t\tCompleting this poll entitles you\u200b to The Western Journal news updates free of charge via email. You may\u200d opt \u200dout at anytime. You also agree to \u200dour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms\u2064 of Use<\/a>.\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-yes\" style=\"width: 0%\">\n<p>\t\t\tYes: 0% (0 Votes)\n\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-no\" style=\"width: 0%\">\n<p>\t\t\tNo:\u200c 0% (0 \u200dVotes)\n\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;It was\u200c grounded since 1986, but eventually it was going to \u200bdecrease (in size) sufficiently, was to lose \u200cgrip \u2063and start moving,&#8221; Fleming \u200dexplained.<\/p>\n<p>Fleming\u200d first noticed the\u200b iceberg&#8217;s movement in 2020.\u2063 The British Antarctic Survey confirmed\u2064 that it\u200d has now become ungrounded and is \u200cbeing carried by ocean currents \u200dtowards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/great-british-bake-off-folds-racism-accusations-announces-end-national-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Georgia<\/a>, an island\u2062 located north of \u200dAntarctica.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The\u2063 Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press\u2062 story and may have\u2063 altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets \u200cour editorial \u200cstandards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-one-worlds-largest-icebergs-drifting-beyond-antarctic-waters-grounded-3-decades\/\">Iceberg \u200dThree Times the Size of NYC\u200c Has Broken Free of Decades-Long Grounding, Now\u200b Drifting \u200dBeyond\u2063 Polar Waters<\/a> appeared\u200d first \u2063on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the movement and eventual melting of \u2063icebergs like \u2064A23a contribute to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-debunking-climate-change-hysteria\/\" title=\"SHAPIRO: Debunking Climate Change Hysteria\">rising sea levels<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<h1>Iceberg\u2064 Three Times the Size of NYC Has Broken\u2063 Free\u2062 of Decades-Long\u2063 Grounding, Now \u2064Drifting Beyond\u2064 Polar \u2063Waters<\/h1>\n<p>An enormous iceberg, measuring approximately 1,500 square miles, has finally broken \u2064free from its grounding in Antarctic waters, where it had \u2064been stuck for over \u2063three decades. The iceberg, known as A23a, originally broke away from the Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986 and had remained stationary on the ocean floor in the Weddell Sea. However, it is now on the move, drifting beyond the \u2062polar waters.<\/p>\n<p>The size \u2062of this ice mass is truly remarkable, being more than twice the size of Greater London and\u200c three times the size of New York City. It is a staggering sight, \u2064serving as a stark reminder of the immense \u2064power and scale of nature.<\/p>\n<p>Experts from the British Antarctic Survey, including Andrew Fleming, \u200ca \u200cremote sensing expert, \u200dhave been closely monitoring\u2063 the movement of A23a. They have observed that over \u2062the past year, the iceberg has gradually \u2062started to drift, and \u2064it is now gaining speed as it moves past the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. This acceleration is assisted by the combined\u200d forces of \u200dwind and ocean currents.<\/p>\n<p>When questioned about the reasons for the\u2063 iceberg&#8217;s\u2062 sudden movement, Fleming explained that after consulting with colleagues, they concluded that there was no significant change\u200b in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/swiss-nuclear-power-plant-cuts-production-in-middle-of-energy-crisis-to-protect-local-fish\/\" title=\"Swiss Nuclear Power Plant Cuts Production In Middle Of Energy Crisis To Protect Local Fish\">water temperatures<\/a> or\u2064 any other external factors that might have triggered this event. Instead, they\u2063 believe that the iceberg <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cow-still-at-large-after-breaking-free-from-slaughter-spotted-abiding-traffic-laws\/\" title=\"Cow Still At Large After Breaking Free From Slaughter, Spotted Abiding Traffic Laws\">breaking free<\/a> from its grounding \u2063was \u2062a natural \u200coccurrence that had been building up over time.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 movement of such a massive iceberg has implications\u2064 beyond the visual spectacle it presents. As it continues to\u2062 drift away, it could potentially pose a hazard to marine traffic traveling through the\u200d area.\u200c The \u200bBritish Antarctic Survey and other organizations will closely monitor its trajectory to ensure \u200dthe safety of ships and scientific expeditions operating in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, \u2064the movement and eventual melting of icebergs like A23a contribute to\u200b rising sea levels,\u2063 which have significant ramifications for coastal\u2063 communities \u200cworldwide. It serves as a stark reminder of \u2063the ongoing impact of climate \u2064change and the urgent need for global action to mitigate its effects.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the breaking free\u200c of the colossal\u2062 iceberg A23a after being grounded for over 30 years is a remarkable event.\u2063 It brings \u200bto light the immense power \u2063and dynamism of the polar regions\u2064 and \u200demphasizes the urgent need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-debate-future-infrastructure-bills\/\" title=\"Lawmakers debate future infrastructure bills\">address climate change<\/a>.\u2062 As this massive iceberg drifts beyond polar waters, it \u2064serves as a \u2064poignant reminder of the \u2062scale and \u2063consequences \u2062of our changing planet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 30 years. Recently, it finally broke free and is now floating away from the Antarctic region. The A23a iceberg is a significant one, and its movement is being closely monitored by scientists to understand its impact on the surrounding environment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2107777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2107776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2107776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107776\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2107777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2107776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2107776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2107776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}