The world's largest iceberg has almost disappeared; A23a has lost 99% of its area
Iceberg A23a, which was considered the world’s largest until the end of 2025, is effectively coming to an end.
This was reported by the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI), noting that it has lost about 99% of its area.
A23a has broken into smaller pieces, losing 99% of its original area.
“In January, the iceberg’s area was about 1,300 square kilometers. Currently, its area is less than 50 square kilometers,” said Polina Soloshchuk, a leading specialist at the AARI’s Center for Ice and Hydrometeorological Information.
“Right now, iceberg A23a continues to drift in open water and is literally falling apart before our eyes.”
Over the past three months, A23a has traveled about a thousand kilometers and crossed the boundary between the Southern and Atlantic Oceans. It is currently drifting near the 49th parallel south.
The world’s largesticeberg has lost its title due to rapid melting.
As a reminder, a giant iceberg as long as Kyiv’s Khreshchatyk Street is floating near the Ukrainian station in Antarctica.
Also, the world’s largest iceberg has shrunk by a third over the summer.
