A23a could also have an ecological impact. Icebergs grounding on South Georgia Island are relatively common because of the island's location. But the larger they are, the more catastrophic the ...

After eight months trapped in a whirlpool in the Southern Ocean, the world’s largest iceberg is on the move again — and potentially on a path to hit the island of South Georgia. The island ...

Iceberg A23a (bottom left) and South Georgia Island (top right) as seen by Aqua's MODIS image on January 15, 2025. Credit: NASA. Most people picture icebergs like big floating boulders in the ocean.

South Georgia Island lies in 'Iceberg Alley' Icebergs ... who are well aware of the dangers bergs pose − and the location of A23a," he said. "However, as it breaks up over time, the smaller ...

Jekyll Island, a beautiful and historic barrier island located off the coast of Georgia ... Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at ...

away from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, according to location coordinates from the U.S. National Ice Center. A collision with these islands could be catastrophic for the large ...